Hamptoncourtpolder or (Hampton Court) is a settlement in the Nickerie District of northern Suriname, about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the district capital, Nieuw Nickerie.[1] In 1821,[2] it started as a sugarcane plantation on the Nickerie River,[3] and was named after Hampton Court Palace.[2] In the beginning of the 20th century, it was subdivided in plots, and has been mainly used for rice cultivation. The name was also changed to Hamptoncourtpolder.[4]
Hamptoncourtpolder | |
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![]() ![]() Hamptoncourtpolder Location of Hamptoncourtpolder in Suriname | |
Coordinates: 5°53′38″N 56°54′49″W | |
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District | Nickerie District |
Resort | Oostelijke Polders |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
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 | |
Italic denotes the capital |
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