Capoey
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Capoey is a village in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana. The village is mainly inhabited by Lokono Amerindians.{{cite web|url=https://www.stabroeknews.com/2018/11/25/sunday/beyond-gt/capoey/ |title=Capoey|website=Stabroek News|author=Joanna Dhanraj|date=25 November 2018|access-date=3 December 2021}} It is located on Lake Capoey, a blackwater lake, which is one of largest lakes of Essequibo.
History
Capoey was originally settled by Wapishana who named the village. The name translates to "Land of the Rising Moon". The tribe was wiped out by a plague. A group of Lokono Amerindians who were enslaved on a plantation on the Essequibo coast escaped from captivity, crossed the lake, and resettled the abandoned village. In the early 20th century, a mission was founded by the Methodist Church.
Overview
The economy of Capoey is based logging, subsistence farming, gold mining, and tourism has become important.{{cite news|url=https://www.inewsguyana.com/capoey-hoping-to-produce-star-athletes-but-needs-resources/ |title=Capoey hoping to produce star athletes, but needs resources|date=28 November 2021|website=iNews Guyana|author=Jemima Holmes|access-date=3 December 2021}} The village has a primary school, village office, and a health care clinic. The village provides free transportation to the coast for secondary and trade education. Electricity is provided by solar panels.
Lake Capoey
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File:Capoey Lake HDR - panoramio (3).jpg
Lake Capoey is one of the largest lakes in Essequibo. The lake is known for its large beige beaches, black water, and benabs (palm thatched hut). The lake is steadily growing in size.
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Category:Indigenous villages in Guyana
Category:Populated places in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara