Boven Saramacca | |
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Country | Suriname |
District | Sipaliwini District |
Area | |
• Total | 5,929 km2 (2,289 sq mi) |
Population (2012)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,427 |
• Density | 0.24/km2 (0.62/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Boven Saramacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2012 census was 1,427. [1] The dominant geographical feature of this resort is the Saramacca River. The resort is mainly inhabited by Maroons of the Matawai tribe. [2]
The main village is Nieuw Jacobkondre which can be reached via an unpaved which connects to the Southern East-West Link and from there to the rest of the country. [3] The Njoeng Jacob Kondre Airstrip also serves Nieuw Jacobkondre. [4] Poesoegroenoe is home to the granman of the Matawai. [5]
4°14′N 55°27′W / 4.233°N 55.450°W
Boven Saramacca | |
---|---|
Country | Suriname |
District | Sipaliwini District |
Area | |
• Total | 5,929 km2 (2,289 sq mi) |
Population (2012)
[1] | |
• Total | 1,427 |
• Density | 0.24/km2 (0.62/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Boven Saramacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2012 census was 1,427. [1] The dominant geographical feature of this resort is the Saramacca River. The resort is mainly inhabited by Maroons of the Matawai tribe. [2]
The main village is Nieuw Jacobkondre which can be reached via an unpaved which connects to the Southern East-West Link and from there to the rest of the country. [3] The Njoeng Jacob Kondre Airstrip also serves Nieuw Jacobkondre. [4] Poesoegroenoe is home to the granman of the Matawai. [5]
4°14′N 55°27′W / 4.233°N 55.450°W