Antécume-Pata
Antécume-Pata | |
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A traditional house in Antécume-Pata. | |
| Coordinates: 3°17′48″N 54°04′19″W / 3.29667°N 54.07194°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region | French Guiana |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
| Commune | Maripasoula |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 150 |
Antécume-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.