Groot Henar is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District, near the bridge over the Nickerie River.[2] Its population at the 2012 census was 2,709, most of which are East Indian.[1] The resort has been named after the plantation Henar which was turned into small agricultural plots after the abolition of slavery.[3] The cultivatable area was increased with the Henarpolder created in the 1920s. 1970 the Europolder was created adding 3,700 hectares to the resort.[4]
Groot Henar | |
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Resort | |
![]() Map showing the resorts of Nickerie District. Groot Henar | |
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District | Nickerie District |
Area | |
• Total | 2,185 km2 (844 sq mi) |
Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 2,709 |
• Density | 1.2/km2 (3.2/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Groot Henar has a school, and a clinic.[2]
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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 Nickerie District, Suriname | |
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Groot Henar | |
Nieuw-Nickerie | |
Oostelijke Polders |
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Wageningen |
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Westelijke Polders |
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Italic denotes the capital |