Arakaka

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It is the centre of the gold-bearing district,[1] featuring lateritic-saprolitic deposits. Gold mining in the area has attracted international mining companies, such as Alicanto Minerals Ltd (Australia) and Barrick Gold Corporation (Canada).[2]

The population of Arakaka varies according to the amount of mineral extraction in the region. Launches formerly ascended the river regularly to Arakaka, where a mining warden was stationed.[3] Arakaka has a police outpost.[4]

Matthews Ridge is a nearby settlement also in the Matarkai sub-region.[5]

Demographics

According to the 2002 population census, it had 276 inhabitants. This number varies according to the mineral extraction activity in the region.

Population by Occupation[6]
Data Officials Professionals
and technicians
Clergy Commerce and
Services
On. agricultural On. industrial Occup.
elementals
S/D Total
Population 0 6 0 101 10 5 64 87 276

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