Johan & Margaretha
Resort in Commewijne District, Suriname / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johan & Margaretha or sometimes just Margaretha is a resort in Suriname, located in the Commewijne District. Its population at the 2012 census was 756.[1] It is located along a peninsula northeast of Paramaribo. It is named after the coffee plantation Johan & Margaretha which was founded in 1745 by Johan Knöffel.[2] It is safe to assume that his wife was called Margaretha.
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Johan & Margaretha
Margaretha | |
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Coordinates: 5°53′29.4″N 55°02′21.2″W | |
Country | Suriname |
District | Commewijne District |
Area | |
• Total | 191 km2 (74 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 756 |
• Density | 4.0/km2 (10/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
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The resort has a clinic and a school.[3] The nature reserve of Braamspunt is located in the Johan & Margaretha resort. The resort of Margaretha can only be reached by boat.[3]