Camopi
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| region | French Guiana |
| Department | French Guiana |
| Arrondissement | Cayenne |
| Community association | Est guyanais |
| Coordinates | 3 ° 10 ′ N , 52 ° 21 ′ W |
| height | 32-828 m |
| surface | 10,030.00 km 2 |
| Residents | 1,805 (January 1, 2017) |
| Population density | 0 inhabitants / km 2 |
| Post Code | 97330 |
| INSEE code | 97356 |
Camopi is a commune in the French Guiana overseas department in South America.
population
In terms of population, Camopi is one of the smaller municipalities of French Guiana with 1805 inhabitants (January 1, 2017). A part of the population of Camopi belongs to the Wayapi tribe , which is critically endangered.
geography
Camopi is located in the southeast of French Guiana in northern South America. With 10,030 km² Camopi is the third largest municipality in France in terms of area. The municipality covers part of the mountainous country of Guiana . Camopi is located on the Oyapock River , which also forms the eastern border of the municipality. Camopi borders Saint-Georges , Régina and Maripasoula, as well as Brazil .