Résidence Arc-en-ciel
Village in French Guiana
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Résidence Arc-en-ciel (English: rainbow residence) or BP 134[1] is a Brazilian village in the commune of Remire-Montjoly in French Guiana, France. A large part of the population are Karipuna do Amapá Amerindians.[2]
Résidence Arc-en-ciel
BP 134 | |
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Village | |
  Résidence Arc-en-ciel Location in French Guiana | |
| Coordinates: 4.8931°N 52.2867°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region | French Guiana |
| Arrondissement | Cayenne |
| Commune | Remire-Montjoly |
| Population (2009)[1] | |
• Total | 3,250−4,000 |
| Time zone | UTC-3 |
Overview
The Karipuna do Amapá Amerindians used to live in a disputed territory between French Guiana and Brazil. In 1900 their territory was awarded to Brazil,[3] however their primary language is Karipúna French Creole due to prolonged contact with French Guianese.[4]
A group of Karipuna squatted an area near Remire-Montjoly on the outskirts of Cayenne. The village was originally known as BP 134. Other Amerindians joined them,[2] and were followed by people from other parts of Brazil.[5] By 2009, the population of Résidence Arc-en-ciel including illegal residents was estimated between 3,250 and 4,000 people.[1]
In 2000, the inhabitants of Résidence Arc-en-ciel formed DAAC, an organisation for rights, health care and general support for the community.[6] In 2013, the commune of Remire-Montjoly announced the demolition and clearing of the village.[7] In 2017, a program of urban and social development was started.[8]