It is located in the east, along the Marowijne River and the border with French Guiana.

[3] Boni became a major leader and conducted raids against Dutch plantations.

[6] Captain Bayo, who was the chief at the time of the founding, asked permission from the Surinamese government to be officially installed.

[5] This resulted in a stalemate which lasted until 1938 when Captain Nasinengee was officially installed as village chief.

[7] The view from the village is dominated by the Cottica Mountain,[8] which rises to a height of 744 metres (2441 feet).