Kampong Baroe (Javanese : ꦏꦩ꧀ꦥꦸꦁꦧꦫꦸ) is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 2,248, the majority being Javanese, and East Indian.[1] The main agricultural crop is peanuts. Kampong Baroe also contains cattle, pig, and chicken farms.[2] "Kampong Baroe" in Javanese language literally means "New Village" (Kampong: Village and Baru/Baroe: New).
Kampong Baroe | |
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Resort | |
Ferry Uitkijk (2000) | |
Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District. Kampong Baroe | |
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| District | Saramacca District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 684 km2 (264 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,248 |
| • Density | 3.3/km2 (8.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Kampong Baroe has a clinic,[3] and a school.[2] On 23 March 2020, construction of a multi functional centre started.[4]
Other villages located in the resort are Boston, Uitkijk, Dam Parra, Totikamp and Maho.
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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 Saramacca District, Suriname | |
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| Calcutta |
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| Groningen | |
| Jarikaba | |
| Kampong Baroe |
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| Tijgerkreek |
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| Wayamboweg | |
Italic denotes the capital *Abandonned settlement | |
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