Aranaputa
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Aranaputa is an Amerindian village[1] in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9), Guyana. It is located in the Pacaraima Mountains.
Aranaputa | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Aranaputa Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 3°58′00″N 59°10′00″W / 3.96667°N 59.16667°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Gillian Rodrigues |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 353 |
The name Aranaputa comes from the Makushi word for 'burnt up', due to various instances of fire in the village.[2]
The 2012 census population is 353.[3] In addition to English, Wapishana, and Macushi language are also commonly spoken languages. It has a nursery and a primary school, but secondary schooling is done in Annai Secondary situated at Bina Hill in Kwatamang.[4] Healthcare is provided by a public health centre. Major economic activities include peanut production, livestock rearing, and tourism.[5]
It has a satellite village, Kuribu. Chairman of their Community Development Council is Aiden Jacobus.[4][6]
