Hosororo
Hosororo is a community in the Barima-Waini region of northern Guyana, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, who is localizated in the Guayana Esequiba, on the west bank of the Aruka River, 10 km (6.2 mi) from the river's mouth, and three miles from Mabaruma.
Hosororo | |
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  Hosororo Location in Guayana Esequiba | |
| Coordinates: 8°10′N 59°48′W | |
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| Region State | Barima-Waini (Delta Amacuro state by Venezuela) |
It is known for its production of organic cocoa and is home to a nursery and propagation centre. .
Originally an Arawak village known for its fertile soils, it is the earliest known site of cassava cultivation by Amerindians in Guyana, dating back some 3,850 years.
References
- "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
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