| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Overseas region | French Guiana |
| Arrondissement | Cayenne |
| Commune | Iracoubo |
| Population as of | 2012 |
| Population total | 5-6 |
| Coordinates | 5.404293°N 53.133186°W |
Trou Poisson is a village in the commune of Iracoubo in French Guiana. The village is near abandoned, and has a cemetery for priests deported during the French Revolution.
Overview
Trou Poisson was founded in the 1850s by Théodore Golitin. Around 1860, the population of the village was 112 people.[1]
The population declined dramatically in the 20th century. At the 2007 election it was the smallest polling office in France.[2] In 2012, there were 43 registered voters, however most voters arrived from Iracoubo or Cayenne. The polling office worker estimated the actual population at 5 or 6 people. The village used to have a school, but it has been abandoned, and is near collapse. [2]
Sights
Savane Des Peres, is located near Trou Poisson. It is a cemetery for priests who had been deported to French Guiana during the French Revolution.[3] The site has been protected since 2016, and is managed by Conservatoire du littoral.[4]
The village is located in a large savannah area. In 2014, a zone of 2,403 hectares was designated as a ZNIEFF, an important ecological area. The Trou Poisson savannah is considered an important feeding and resting area for birds.[5]
References
- ^ "Histoire de la commune" (in French). Iracoubo. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "A Trou Poissons, Guyane: 5 habitants, 1 chapelle, 1 bureau de vote" (in French). La Libération. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Les savanes littorales de Guyane" (in French). World Wide Fund for Nature. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "FR1101027 - Savane Des Peres" (in French). Inventaire National du Patrimoine Naturel. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Savane de Trou Poisson" (in French). French Government. 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2021.