Tonnégrande
Tonnegrande | |
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Village | |
Church Saint-Louis in Tonnegrande | |
| Coordinates: 4°49′52″N 52°26′38″W / 4.83111°N 52.44389°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region | French Guiana |
| Arrondissement | Cayenne |
| Commune | Montsinéry-Tonnegrande |
Tonnegrande (also: Tonnégrande) is a village located in French Guiana and is part of the commune of Montsinéry-Tonnegrande. The town of Tonnegrande was officially established in 1879 on the site of a former plantation.
Historically, Tonnegrande was known for its logging industry, and after the abolition of slavery, it became a hub for gold prospectors attracted to the area. In 1942, the towns of Montsinéry and Tonnegrande were merged into a single commune, with Tonnegrande being the more modest of the two towns.
Today, the economy of Tonnegrande is primarily based on agriculture and forestry.