Tijgerkreek | |
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Country | Suriname |
District | Saramacca District |
Area | |
• Total | 241 km2 (93 sq mi) |
Population (2012)
[1] | |
• Total | 3,244 |
• Density | 13/km2 (35/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Tijgerkreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 3,244, the majority being Javanese, and East Indian. [1] The resort is mainly agricultural. In the 21st century, there has been an emphasis on peanuts. The development of a modern agricultural centre is being planned. [2]
The resort is named after the creek Tijgerkreek which is a tributary of the Saramacca River, [3] however the main settlement is Sidoredjo which was incorporated as a village in 1937. [4]
Tijgerkreek | |
---|---|
Country | Suriname |
District | Saramacca District |
Area | |
• Total | 241 km2 (93 sq mi) |
Population (2012)
[1] | |
• Total | 3,244 |
• Density | 13/km2 (35/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Tijgerkreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 3,244, the majority being Javanese, and East Indian. [1] The resort is mainly agricultural. In the 21st century, there has been an emphasis on peanuts. The development of a modern agricultural centre is being planned. [2]
The resort is named after the creek Tijgerkreek which is a tributary of the Saramacca River, [3] however the main settlement is Sidoredjo which was incorporated as a village in 1937. [4]