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Groot Henar
Resort in Nickerie District, Suriname / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Groot Henar is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District, near the bridge over the Nickerie River.[2] Its population at the 2012 census was 2,709, most of which are East Indian.[1] The resort has been named after the plantation Henar which was turned into small agricultural plots after the abolition of slavery.[3] The cultivatable area was increased with the Henarpolder created in the 1920s. 1970 the Europolder was created adding 3,700 hectares to the resort.[4]
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District | Nickerie District |
Area | |
• Total | 2,185 km2 (844 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 2,709 |
• Density | 1.2/km2 (3.2/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
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Groot Henar has a school, and a clinic.[2]