Nappi | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 3°24′47″N 59°34′44″W / 3.4130°N 59.5789°W | |
Country | Guyana |
Region | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
Government | |
• Toshao | Walter Henrico [1] |
Area | |
• Total | 221.20 km2 (85.406 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 652 |
• Density | 2.9/km2 (7.6/sq mi) |
Nappi is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. [2] It is located in the Rupununi savannah along the Nappi and Maipaima creeks [3] on the edge of the Kanuku Mountains. [1]
Nappi was settled around 1800 [2] by Karu’ku and Nan’pi, two Amerindians had escaped tribal war in the Rio Negro region of Brazil. The Kanuku mountains were named after Karu'ku, and Nappi was named after Nan’pi. [1] On 28 May 1838, Nappi was visited by the explorer Robert Hermann Schomburgk. [4] The arrival of missionaries in Crashwater resulted in part of the village relocating to Nappi. [5] The main religion in the village is Christian. [2]
The main language spoken in Nappi is Macushi with English as a secondary language. The village has a primary school and a health care centre. The economy is based on farming. [2] Balatá bleeding, a sort of rubber, was an important economic activity in the past. [1] Internet connection is provided via free Wi-Fi. [6] Water is provided by a reservoir. [7] There are diesel generators and solar panels. [2]
Two waterfalls can be found near Nappi: the Nappi Falls and Jordan Falls. There is a guest lodge in the village for tourists. [1] The village has two satellites: Parishara, and Hiawa. [2]
Nappi can be reached by car from Lethem via the Sydney Allicock Highway. [8] The nearest airport is Manari Airport. [9]