Resorts of Suriname
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The ten districts
of Suriname
are divided into 62 resorts (Dutch
: ressorten). Within the capital city of Paramaribo
, a resort entails a neigbourhood, in other cases it is more akin to a municipality, consisting of a central place with a few settlements around it. The resorts in the Sipaliwini District
are especially large, since the inlands of Suriname are sparsely inhabited.
The average resort is about 2600 km² and has almost 8,000 inhabitants. According to article 161 of the Constitution of Suriname
, the highest political body of the resort is the resort council. Elections for the resort council are held every five years and are usually at the same time as the Suriname general elections.
The Brokopondo District
consists of the following resorts:
The Commewijne District
consists of the following resorts:
The Coronie District
consists of the following resorts:
The Marowijne District
consists of the following resorts:
The Nickerie District
consists of the following resorts:
The Para District
consists of the following resorts:
consists of the following resorts:
The Saramacca District
consists of the following resorts:
The Sipaliwini District
consists of the following resorts:
The Wanica District
consists of the following resorts:
Districts of Suriname
-Overview:-History:The country was first divided up into subdivisions by the Dutch on October 8, 1834, when a Royal Decree declared that there were to be 8 divisions and 2 districts:*Upper Suriname and Torarica*Para*Upper Commewijne*Upper Cottica and Perica...
of Suriname
Suriname
Suriname , officially the Republic of Suriname , is a country in northern South America. It borders French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, Brazil to the south, and on the north by the Atlantic Ocean. Suriname was a former colony of the British and of the Dutch, and was previously known as...
are divided into 62 resorts (Dutch
Dutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
: ressorten). Within the capital city of Paramaribo
Paramaribo
Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 250,000 people, more than half of Suriname's population...
, a resort entails a neigbourhood, in other cases it is more akin to a municipality, consisting of a central place with a few settlements around it. The resorts in the Sipaliwini District
Sipaliwini District
Sipaliwini is the largest district of Suriname, located in the south. Sipaliwini does not have a regional capital as it is directly administered by the national government in Paramaribo...
are especially large, since the inlands of Suriname are sparsely inhabited.
The average resort is about 2600 km² and has almost 8,000 inhabitants. According to article 161 of the Constitution of Suriname
Constitution of Suriname
The current Constitution of Suriname was adopted on 30 September 1987, following a referendum. It marked the return to democracy after the Bouterse military dictatorship of the 1980s. The first constitution of independent Suriname was adopted in 1975, and was modeled after the Constitution of the...
, the highest political body of the resort is the resort council. Elections for the resort council are held every five years and are usually at the same time as the Suriname general elections.
Brokopondo District
Brokopondo District
Brokopondo is a district of Suriname. Its capital city is Brokopondo; other towns include Brownsweg and Kwakoegron.The district has a population of 8,340, and an area of 7,364 square kilometres....
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwakoegron Kwakoegron Kwakoegron is a town and resort in Suriname.It is located inland, due south of Paramaribo. According to the 2004 census it has a population of 102.-See also:* Akan names... |
1,050 | 0.2 | 259 |
| Marshallkreek Marshallkreek Marshallkreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Brokopondo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,001.... |
354 | 2.8 | 1,001 |
| Klaaskreek Klaaskreek Klaaskreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Brokopondo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,317. Located northeast of Brokopondo, the main town in Reinsdorp. In 2007, a technical training centre in biological agriculture was established at Klaaskreek to teach locals about... |
349 | 3.8 | 1,317 |
| Centrum Centrum, Brokopondo Centrum is a resort in Suriname, located in the Brokopondo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 2,854.... |
314 | 9.1 | 2,854 |
| Brownsweg Brownsweg Brownsweg is a town and resort in Suriname.... |
731 | 5.3 | 3,871 |
| Sarakreek Sarakreek Sarakreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Brokopondo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 4,913.It contains the Sarakreek Airstrip.... |
4,566 | 1.1 | 4,913 |
Commewijne District
Commewijne District
Commewijne is a district of Suriname, located on the right bank of the Suriname River. Commewijne's capital city is Nieuw Amsterdam. Alliance is another major town.The district has a population of 25,200 and an area of 2,353 km²....
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaretha Margaretha Margaretha is a resort in Suriname, located in the Commewijne District. Its population at the 2004 census was 781. It is located along a peninsular.... |
191 | 4.1 | 781 |
| Bakkie Bakkie, Suriname Bakkie is a resort in Suriname, located in the Commewijne District. Its population at the 2004 census was 541. Around 1902, the plantation was bought by the government and parceled out in small allotments for immigrants who had served out their contracts... |
440 | 1.2 | 541 |
| Nieuw Amsterdam Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname Nieuw Amsterdam is the capital of the Commewijne District in Suriname. It is a small coastal town situated at the confluence of the Suriname River and Commewijne River, just across from Paramaribo, the country's capital. Its population at the 2004 census was 5,489, with around 1,200 people living... |
48 | 114.4 | 5,489 |
| Alkmaar Alkmaar, Suriname Alkmaar is a resort in Suriname, located in the Commewijne District. Its population at the 2004 census was 4,213.Named after the town of Alkmaar in the Dutch province of North Holland, Alkmaar has regional significance as a government post and a medical centre. The Moravian Church is an important... |
81 | 52.0 | 4,213 |
| Tamanredjo Tamanredjo Tamanredjo is a resort and town in Suriname, located in the Commewijne District. Its population at the 2004 census was 5,510.... |
512 | 10.8 | 5,510 |
| Meerzorg Meerzorg Meerzorg is a town in Suriname, located on the eastern bank of the Suriname River, directly opposite the capital Paramaribo. Its population at the 2004 census was 8,115. Since 2000 it has been connected to Paramaribo by the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge, named after the former President Jules... |
1,081 | 7.5 | 8,115 |
Coronie District
Coronie District
Coronie is a district of Suriname, situated on the coast. Coronie's capital city is Totness, with other towns including Corneliskondre, Friendship, Jenny...
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welgelegen Welgelegen, Coronie District Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Coronie District. Its population at the 2004 census was 605.-References:... |
2,143 | 0.3 | 605 |
| Totness | 173 | 9.7 | 1,684 |
| Johanna Maria Johanna Maria Johanna Maria is a resort in Suriname, located in the Coronie District. Its population at the 2004 census was 598.-References:... |
1,586 | 0.4 | 598 |
Marowijne District
Marowijne District
Marowijne is a district of Suriname, located on the north-east coast. Marowijne's capital city is Albina, with other towns including Moengo and Wanhatti...
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moengo Moengo Moengo is a town in Suriname, located in the Marowijne district, between Paramaribo and the border town Albina. In former times it was a major centre for the mining and storage of bauxite... |
1,117 | 8.6 | 9,662 |
| Wanhatti Wanhatti Wanhatti is a town and resort in Suriname, located in the Marowijne district on the Cottica River.... |
461 | 0.8 | 346 |
| Galibi Galibi, Suriname Galibi, Suriname is a resort in Suriname, located in the Marowijne District. Its population at the 2004 census was 671.-References:... |
1,014 | 0.7 | 671 |
| Moengo Tapoe | 455 | 0.9 | 427 |
| Albina Albina, Suriname Albina is a town in eastern Suriname, and is capital of the Marowijne District. The town lies on the west bank of the Marowijne river , which forms the border with French Guiana, directly opposite the French Guianan town of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, to which it is connected by a frequent ferry... |
397 | 12.9 | 5,114 |
| Patamacca Patamacca Patamacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Marowijne District. Its population at the 2004 census was 422.-References:... |
1,183 | 0.4 | 422 |
Nickerie District
Nickerie District
Nickerie is a district of Suriname, on the north-west coast. Nickerie's capital city is Nieuw-Nickerie, the second largest city in the country. Other towns include Washoda and Wageningen...
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wageningen Wageningen, Suriname Wageningen is a community resort and an agricultural place in the Republic of Suriname and located in the coastal area of West Suriname in the Nickerie District, at the harbour of the Nickerie river across the right estuary of the Maratakka river. Wageningen is well known as the rice centre of ... |
1,613 | 2.1 | 3,428 |
| Groot Henar Groot Henar Groot Henar is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District. Its population at the 2004 census was 3,545.-References:... |
2,185 | 1.6 | 3,545 |
| Oostelijke Polders Oostelijke Polders Oostelijke Polders is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District. Its population at the 2004 census was 6,778.-References:... |
357 | 19.0 | 6,778 |
| Nieuw Nickerie | 30 | 461.4 | 13,842 |
| Westelijke Polders Westelijke Polders Westelijke Polders is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District. Its population at the 2004 census was 9,046.-References:... |
1,168 | 7.7 | 9,046 |
Para District
Para District
Para is a district of Suriname, in the north. Para's capital city is Onverwacht, with other towns including Paranam, Sabana and Zanderij.Para has a population of 15,120 and an area of 5,393 km²....
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Para Noord Noord, Suriname Noord is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2004 census was 6,442.... |
236 | 27.3 | 6,442 |
| Para Oost Oost, Suriname Oost is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2004 census was 7,349.... |
446 | 16.5 | 7,349 |
| Para, Zuid Zuid, Suriname Zuid is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2004 census was 4,403.... |
909 | 4.8 | 4,403 |
| Bigi Poika Bigi Poika Bigi Poika is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2004 census was 335.-References:... |
2,361 | 0.1 | 335 |
| Carolina Carolina, Suriname Carolina is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2004 census was 220.-References:... |
1,441 | 0.2 | 220 |
Paramaribo District
The Paramaribo DistrictParamaribo District
Paramaribo is a district of Suriname, encompassing the city of Paramaribo and the surrounding area.Paramaribo district has a population of 213,840 and an area 183 km²....
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blauwgrond Blauwgrond Blauwgrond is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 28,436.-References:... |
43 | 661.3 | 28,436 |
| Rainville Rainville, Suriname Rainville is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 28,853.-References:... |
31 | 930.7 | 28,853 |
| Munder | 14 | 1146.4 | 16,049 |
| Centrum Centrum, Paramaribo Centrum is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 29,274.... |
9 | 3252.7 | 29,274 |
| Beekhuizen Beekhuizen Beekhuizen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 19,783.-References:... |
6 | 3297.2 | 19,783 |
| Weg naar Zee | 41 | 321.3 | 13,172 |
| Welgelegen Welgelegen, Paramaribo District Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 23,709.-References:... |
7 | 3387.0 | 23,709 |
| Tammenga Tammenga Tammenga is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 14,313.... |
6 | 2385.5 | 14,313 |
| Flora Flora, Suriname Flora is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 15,346.-References:... |
4 | 3836.5 | 15,346 |
| Latour Latour, Suriname Latour is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 26,148.... |
6 | 4358.0 | 26,148 |
| Pontbuiten Pontbuiten Pontbuiten is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 19,477.... |
6 | 3246.2 | 19,477 |
| Livorno Livorno, Suriname Livorno is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2004 census was 8,386.... |
9 | 931.8 | 8,386 |
Saramacca District
Saramacca District
Saramacca is a district of Suriname, in the north. Saramacca's capital city is Groningen, with other towns and cities including Batavia and Boskamp.Saramacca has a population of 13,600 and an area of 3,636 km²....
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutta Calcutta, Suriname Calcutta is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,918.-References:... |
1,655 | 1.2 | 1,918 |
| Tijgerkreek Tijgerkreek Tijgerkreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2004 census was 2,899.-References:... |
241 | 12.0 | 2,899 |
| Groningen | 57 | 49.6 | 2,825 |
| Kampong Baroe Kampong Baroe Kampong Baroe is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,948.-References:... |
684 | 2.8 | 1,948 |
| Wayambo | 872 | 1.8 | 1,582 |
| Jarikaba Jarikaba Jarikaba is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2004 census was 4,808.-References:... |
127 | 37.9 | 4,808 |
Sipaliwini District
Sipaliwini District
Sipaliwini is the largest district of Suriname, located in the south. Sipaliwini does not have a regional capital as it is directly administered by the national government in Paramaribo...
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapanahony Tapanahony Tapanahony is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2004 census was 13,805.... |
42,199 | 0.3 | 13,805 |
| Boven Suriname Boven Suriname Boven Suriname is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2004 census was 15,057.... |
7,512 | 2.0 | 15,057 |
| Boven Saramacca Boven Saramacca Boven Saramacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,537.The dominant geographical feature of this resort is the Saramacca River.-Settlements:* Akoelitatajeprati* Asoenoebo* Atereboto* Balin... |
5,929 | 0.3 | 1,537 |
| Boven Coppename Boven Coppename Boven Coppename is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2004 census was 595.... |
15,839 | 0.0 | 595 |
| Kabalebo Kabalebo Kabalebo is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,843.-References:... |
25,955 | 0.1 | 1,843 |
| Coeroeni Coeroeni Coeroeni is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2004 census was 1,299. Kwamalasamutu is the main village of the resort.... |
33,133 | 0.0 | 1,299 |
Wanica District
Wanica District
Wanica is a district of Suriname, in the northeast. Wanica's capital city is Lelydorp.Wanica has a population of near 76,320 and an area of 444 km²...
consists of the following resorts:
| Resort | Area in square km | Population density | Population (2004) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwatta Kwatta Kwatta is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 10,091.-References:... |
62 | 162.8 | 10,091 |
| Saramacca Polder Saramacca Polder Saramacca Polder is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 7,789.... |
28 | 278.2 | 7,789 |
| Koewarasan Koewarasan Koewarasan is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 16,161.-References:... |
71 | 227.6 | 16,161 |
| De Nieuwe Grond De Nieuwe Grond De Nieuwe Grond is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 20,219.... |
38 | 532.1 | 20,219 |
| Lelydorp Lelydorp Lelydorp is the capital city of Wanica District, located in Suriname. With a population of 15,576 , it is the second city in Suriname, after Paramaribo. It is located at around .... |
149 | 107.0 | 15,945 |
| Houttuin Houttuin Houttuin is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 10,227.... |
58 | 176.3 | 10,227 |
| Domburg Domburg, Suriname Domburg is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2004 census was 5,514.-References:... |
37 | 150.1 | 5,554 |