Boven Saramacca is a resort in Suriname, located in the Sipaliwini District. Its population at the 2012 census was 1,427.[1] The dominant geographical feature of this resort is the Saramacca River. The resort is mainly inhabited by Maroons of the Matawai tribe.[2]
Boven Saramacca | |
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Resort | |
Nieuw Jacobkondre (1890) | |
Map showing the resorts of Sipaliwini District. Boven Saramacca | |
| Country | |
| District | Sipaliwini District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,929 km2 (2,289 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,427 |
| • Density | 0.24/km2 (0.62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
The main village is Nieuw Jacobkondre which can be reached via an unpaved which connects to the Southern East-West Link and from there to the rest of the country.[3] The Njoeng Jacob Kondre Airstrip also serves Nieuw Jacobkondre.[4] Poesoegroenoe is home to the granman of the Matawai.[5]
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| Brokopondo District | ||
| 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 | |
| Tapanahony | |
The district has no capital | |
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