Boven Saramacca
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]
Boven Saramacca | |
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 Granman Adrai Vroomhart (1880-1900) | |
 Map showing the resorts of Sipaliwini District. 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) |
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]
Other villages
References
- "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Planning Office Suriname - Districts" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- "Weg naar Nieuw Jacobkondre ernstig ingezakt". De Ware Tijd via Shoeket.com (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Njoeng Jacob Kondre, Sipaliwini, Suriname". GC Map. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Distrikt Sipalwini 2". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
| Brokopondo District |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Commewijne District | ||
| Coronie District | ||
| Marowijne District | ||
| Nickerie District | ||
| Para District | ||
| Paramaribo District | ||
| Saramacca District | ||
| Sipaliwini District | ||
| Wanica District | ||
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