Paramacca | |
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Coordinates: 5°05′01″N 54°32′51″W / 5.0836°N 54.5475°W | |
Country | Suriname |
District | Sipaliwini District |
Area | |
• Total | 3,233 km2 (1,248 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,500−2,000 |
• Density | 0.46−0.61/km2 (−1.1/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Paramacca (also Pamacca [1]) is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. [3] The population is estimated between 1,500 and 2,000 people. [2] In 1983, the Sipaliwini District was created, and the eastern part became the resort of Tapanahony. [4] The Paramacca resort is the northern part of Tapanahony, and mainly inhabited by the Paramaccan people, [4] [5] the border of the resorts is the island of Bofoo Tabiki in the Marowijne River. [5]
The administrative centre of the resort is located in Snesiekondre, and was completed in 2012. [6] The District Commissioner for the resort is Margaretha Malontie. [7]
The Paramaccans were runaway slaves who had made a peace treaty with the Colony in 1872. [8] In 1879, a group of about 90 Paramaccans led by Apensa created a settlement on an island in the Marowijne River near the mouth of the Paramacca Creek. The town was named Langatabiki (Long Island). [9]
The resort of Paramacca consists of the current area settled by the Paramaccans. [4]
The resort is made up of 13 tribal villages which are mainly located on the Lower Marowijne River, and is home to the non-tribal village of Stoelmanseiland. The main village of the resort is Langatabiki which is the residence of the granman of the Paramaccan people. [1]
Medische Zending operates health care clinics in Langatabiki, Nason, and Stoelmanseiland. [10]
Schools are present in Gakaba, Langatabiki, Nason, and Stoelmanseiland. [1]
A major part of the economy of Paramacca is gold prospecting by the Newmont Corporation. Ecotourism has become an important addition in the early 21st century. [2] Holiday resorts have opened near the Armina waterfalls, and Stoelmanseiland. [1] Cassave is the main agricultural crop. [11]
The area can be reached by car via an unpaved road between Moengo and Langatabiki, from where there is access to the East-West Link. [12] Plans have been developed to pave the road to Moengo, and built one road from Langatabiki via Stoelmanseiland to Benzdorp, and another from Langatabiki to Brokopondo. [13]
Paramacca is served by Langatabbetje Airstrip and Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip offering Blue Wing scheduled services from Paramaribo. [14]
Original publication:Koloniaal Verslag van 1872 page 543
Paramacca | |
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Coordinates: 5°05′01″N 54°32′51″W / 5.0836°N 54.5475°W | |
Country | Suriname |
District | Sipaliwini District |
Area | |
• Total | 3,233 km2 (1,248 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,500−2,000 |
• Density | 0.46−0.61/km2 (−1.1/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Paramacca (also Pamacca [1]) is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. [3] The population is estimated between 1,500 and 2,000 people. [2] In 1983, the Sipaliwini District was created, and the eastern part became the resort of Tapanahony. [4] The Paramacca resort is the northern part of Tapanahony, and mainly inhabited by the Paramaccan people, [4] [5] the border of the resorts is the island of Bofoo Tabiki in the Marowijne River. [5]
The administrative centre of the resort is located in Snesiekondre, and was completed in 2012. [6] The District Commissioner for the resort is Margaretha Malontie. [7]
The Paramaccans were runaway slaves who had made a peace treaty with the Colony in 1872. [8] In 1879, a group of about 90 Paramaccans led by Apensa created a settlement on an island in the Marowijne River near the mouth of the Paramacca Creek. The town was named Langatabiki (Long Island). [9]
The resort of Paramacca consists of the current area settled by the Paramaccans. [4]
The resort is made up of 13 tribal villages which are mainly located on the Lower Marowijne River, and is home to the non-tribal village of Stoelmanseiland. The main village of the resort is Langatabiki which is the residence of the granman of the Paramaccan people. [1]
Medische Zending operates health care clinics in Langatabiki, Nason, and Stoelmanseiland. [10]
Schools are present in Gakaba, Langatabiki, Nason, and Stoelmanseiland. [1]
A major part of the economy of Paramacca is gold prospecting by the Newmont Corporation. Ecotourism has become an important addition in the early 21st century. [2] Holiday resorts have opened near the Armina waterfalls, and Stoelmanseiland. [1] Cassave is the main agricultural crop. [11]
The area can be reached by car via an unpaved road between Moengo and Langatabiki, from where there is access to the East-West Link. [12] Plans have been developed to pave the road to Moengo, and built one road from Langatabiki via Stoelmanseiland to Benzdorp, and another from Langatabiki to Brokopondo. [13]
Paramacca is served by Langatabbetje Airstrip and Stoelmans Eiland Airstrip offering Blue Wing scheduled services from Paramaribo. [14]
Original publication:Koloniaal Verslag van 1872 page 543