Mana, French Guiana
Mana | |
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The church of Saint-Joseph of Mana | |
Location of the commune (in red) within French Guiana | |
Location of Mana | |
| Coordinates: 5°40′11″N 53°46′41″W / 5.6697°N 53.778°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | French Guiana |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
| Intercommunality | Ouest Guyanais |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2020–2026) | Albéric Benth |
Area 1 | 6,333 km2 (2,445 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | 11,364 |
| • Density | 1.8/km2 (4.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−03:00 |
| INSEE/Postal code | 97306 /97360 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Mana (French pronunciation: [mana]; French Guianese Creole: Mannan) is a commune and town in French Guiana. It was founded on 16 August 1828 by Sister Anne-Marie Javouhey. It borders the river Mana, from where it gets its name; and is nearby the river Maroni. Mana is the primary producer of rice in French Guiana, which it exports to Suriname.
On 31 December 1988, about 3% of the territory of Mana was detached and became the commune of Awala-Yalimapo. Awala-Yalimapo is inhabited by Galibi Amerindians.