[2] The village was founded at its current location in the early 20th century with the help of the Moravian Church.

There was a nearby settlement prior to that which was abandoned, because a feud had resulted in a part of the tribe moving to Botopasi.

[3] The village has a school, church, and a clinic.

[4] Abenaston is located 3.0 nm from Pokigron[5] which is the end of the road.

Villages to the south of Pokigron can only be accessed by boat.