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 | |
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![]() Map showing the resorts of Sipaliwini District. Boven Coppename | |
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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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