Antecume Pata

Antecume Pata is a village in French Guiana, France. It was founded by André Cognat, a Pierre-Bénite-born Wayana tribal chief. It is home to a nursery and primary state school. Even though French is taught at the school, Sranan Tongo is still the lingua franca (common language) in the region.

Antecume Pata
A traditional house in Antecume Pata.
Antecume Pata
Location in French Guiana
Coordinates: 3°17′48″N 54°04′19″W
CountryFrance
Overseas regionFrench Guiana
ArrondissementSaint-Laurent-du-Maroni
CommuneMaripasoula
Population
 (2009)
  Total150
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