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Kwakoegron
Resort in Brokopondo, Suriname / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kwakoegron (land of Kwakoe) is a town and resort in Suriname. It is located inland, due south of Paramaribo. According to the 2012 census it has a population of 263, and is mainly inhabited by Maroons,[1] of the Matawai people.[2] The resort and town are named after Kwakoe, the native word for Wednesday, and grond, the Dutch word for ground.[3] The captain of the resort resides in the village Commisariskondre.[2]
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Kwakoegron | |
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Resort | |
![]() Former train station of Kwakoegron (1947) | |
![]() Map showing the resorts of Brokopondo District. Kwakoegron | |
Coordinates: 5°14′53″N 55°20′41″W | |
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District | Brokopondo |
Area | |
• Total | 1,050 km2 (410 sq mi) |
Population (1 January 2012)[1] | |
• Total | 263 |
• Density | 0.25/km2 (0.65/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
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