Paloemeu
| Paloemeu Palumeu | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Paloemeu Location in Suriname | |
| Coordinates: 3°20′43″N 55°26′35″W / 3.34528°N 55.44306°W | |
| Country |
 Suriname |
| District | Sipaliwini District |
| Resort (municipality) | Tapanahony |
Paloemeu or Palumeu is a small Amerindian village in the interior of Suriname, situated at the site where the Paloemeu River joins the Tapanahoni River. The town is primarily by the native Tiriyó Indians. Vincent Fayks Airport is located near the village.
Energy
Since the early 2000s there have been efforts to construct a micro hydroelectric power plant in the Panato creek to provide Paloemeu with electricity.[1] These efforts were initiated by the Dutch entrepreneur Arnout van de Werken. Several difficulties, including the flooding of the small reservoir in 2005, have hampered the project.[2] As of 2014, Palumeu still does not have full day electricity, and continues to rely on the few hours of diesel-generated electricity provided by the government.[3]
Healthcare
Paloemeu is home to a Medische Zending healthcare centre.
References
- ↑ The GEF Small Gifts Programme - Electrification of village Palumeu through application of micro hydropower works in the Panato creek
- ↑ Tijseling, Alan (1 October 2007). "Palumeu, van de stroom en de dam die overstroomde". Parbode. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
- ↑ "Inwoners Palumeu willen elektriciteit en drinkwater en voldoende leerkrachten". Obsession magazine. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
Coordinates: 3°20′43″N 55°26′35″W / 3.34528°N 55.44306°W