Patamacca | |
|---|---|
 Map showing the resorts of Marowijne District. Patamacca | |
| Country | 
Suriname |
| District | Marowijne District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,183 km2 (457 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)
[1] | |
| • Total | 427 |
| • Density | 0.36/km2 (0.93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Patamacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Marowijne District. Its population at the 2012 census was 427. Patamacca is a tribal area inhabited by Maroons [1]
In 1773, attempts were made to conquer the Patamacca territory by the Society of Suriname, but did not yield results, and the area was left in the hands of the Maroons. [2]
The main economic activity in the Patamacca area was the palm oil industry, [3] During the 1960s [4] Bruynzeel started a large-scale wood plantation in the resort. [5] There is a large granite mine in the resort which is operated by Grassalco. [6] Even though Patamacca did not bear much destruction during the Surinamese Interior War, the civil war did result in refugees, and stopped much of the industry. [4] As of 2019, attempts have been made to restart the palm oil industry with Chinese aid. [7]
The village of Ovia Olo is located in the resort. [8]
References
- ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Geschiedenis Van Suriname" (in Dutch). 1861. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Suriname palm-oil industry may rise again after setbacks". The Caribbean Radio. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Distrikt Marowijne 2". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "HUMAN INTERFERENCE IN THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST ECOSYSTEM". Anton de Kom University via Wageningen University. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Grassalco N.V. Ons bedrijf". Grassalco (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "PALMOLIE OF ORDINAIRE HOUTROOF?". Dagblad De West. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ Plan Bureau (2014). "Planning Office Suriname - Districts 2009-2013" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). p. 114.
| Brokopondo District |  | |
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| Commewijne District | ||
| Coronie District | ||
| Marowijne District | ||
| Nickerie District | ||
| Para District | ||
| Paramaribo District | ||
| Saramacca District | ||
| Sipaliwini District | ||
| Wanica District | ||
5°25′23″N 54°30′07″W / 5.423°N 54.502°W
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Patamacca | |
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Map showing the resorts of Marowijne District. Patamacca | |
| Country |
Suriname |
| District | Marowijne District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,183 km2 (457 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)
[1] | |
| • Total | 427 |
| • Density | 0.36/km2 (0.93/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Patamacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Marowijne District. Its population at the 2012 census was 427. Patamacca is a tribal area inhabited by Maroons [1]
In 1773, attempts were made to conquer the Patamacca territory by the Society of Suriname, but did not yield results, and the area was left in the hands of the Maroons. [2]
The main economic activity in the Patamacca area was the palm oil industry, [3] During the 1960s [4] Bruynzeel started a large-scale wood plantation in the resort. [5] There is a large granite mine in the resort which is operated by Grassalco. [6] Even though Patamacca did not bear much destruction during the Surinamese Interior War, the civil war did result in refugees, and stopped much of the industry. [4] As of 2019, attempts have been made to restart the palm oil industry with Chinese aid. [7]
The village of Ovia Olo is located in the resort. [8]
References
- ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Geschiedenis Van Suriname" (in Dutch). 1861. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Suriname palm-oil industry may rise again after setbacks". The Caribbean Radio. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Distrikt Marowijne 2". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "HUMAN INTERFERENCE IN THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST ECOSYSTEM". Anton de Kom University via Wageningen University. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Grassalco N.V. Ons bedrijf". Grassalco (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "PALMOLIE OF ORDINAIRE HOUTROOF?". Dagblad De West. 8 June 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ Plan Bureau (2014). "Planning Office Suriname - Districts 2009-2013" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). p. 114.
| Brokopondo District | | |
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| Commewijne District | ||
| Coronie District | ||
| Marowijne District | ||
| Nickerie District | ||
| Para District | ||
| Paramaribo District | ||
| Saramacca District | ||
| Sipaliwini District | ||
| Wanica District | ||
5°25′23″N 54°30′07″W / 5.423°N 54.502°W
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