Boven Coppename is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2012 census was 539.[1] The resort is mainly inhabited by indigenous people[2] of the Tiriyó, and Maroons of the Kwinti tribe.[3] The main village is Bitagron. Other villages include Corneliskondre and Donderskamp.
Boven Coppename | |
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Resort | |
Van Stockumberg viewed from Mt. Voltzberg | |
Map showing the resorts of Sipaliwini District. Boven Coppename | |
| Country | |
| District | Sipaliwini District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15,839 km2 (6,115 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census)[1] | |
| • Total | 539 |
| • Density | 0.034/km2 (0.088/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
The area is covered with a high dry land forest and mist forests at high altitudes.[4] The resort is home to the Emma Range, a mountainous range located between the drainage basin of the Saramacca and the Coppename River.[5] The highest mountain in Suriname, Julianatop is located in Boven Coppename.[6]
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| Brokopondo District |
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| Commewijne District |
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| Coronie District |
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| Marowijne District |
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| Nickerie District |
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| Para District |
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| Paramaribo District |
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| Saramacca District |
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| Sipaliwini District |
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| Wanica District |
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Resorts and places in Sipaliwini District, Suriname | |
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| Boven Coppename |
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| Boven Saramacca |
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| Boven Suriname |
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| Coeroeni |
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| Kabalebo |
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| Pamacca |
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| Tapanahony | |
The district has no capital | |
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