The Village was founded over 70 years ago by Mr. Ambrose. He was the first Toshao and the Village was named after him – Ambrose. After he died, the 2nd Toshao renamed Ambrose to Potarinau in the late 1970s. Potarinau is situated at the west bank of Sawariwau Creek. the native language of the people of Potarinau is Wapichan. The village has a nursery school, primary school, multipurpose building and health post.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Potarinau |
| Satellite/s | Katuur, Baitoon, Shiriri |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 5608.73 acres |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled |
| Name of Current Toshao (2012) | Paulinus Albert |
| Name of Former Toshao | Sigfred Albert |
| Total Number Councillors | 4 |
| Number of CSO’s | 15 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 623 |
| Number of households | 123 |
| 1 st Language | Wapichan |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Radio Set |
| Types of transportation | Bicycles, Carts, Walking |
| Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages | Lethem |
| Seasonal patterns | Wet and dry |
| Soil Type | Loam/Clay |
| Economy | |
| Major economic activities | Farming |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Potarinau Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 43 |
| Name of Primary School Students | Potarinau Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 268 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Post |
| Health Personnel | 1 Community Health Worker |
| Malaria Specialist | |
| Source of Water Supply | Wells & Rainwater |
| BUILDINGS | |
| Other Main Buildings | Village Office |
| Multipurpose | |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Other Equipment | Generator, Water pump |
| GROUPS | |
| List of Social Groups and Clubs | Women’s Group, Youth Group, PSSP |