Moengotapoe is a resort in Suriname, located in the Marowijne District. Its population at the 2012 census was 579.[1]
Moengotapoe | |
---|---|
Resort | |
![]() Moengotapoe (1955) | |
![]() Map showing the resorts of Marowijne District. Moengotapoe | |
Country | ![]() |
District | Marowijne District |
Area | |
• Total | 455 km2 (176 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 579 |
• Density | 1.3/km2 (3.3/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
The village of Moengotapoe was not spared during the Surinamese Interior War, because it was the home of Brunswijk at the time.[2] On 22 July 1986, Brunswijk captured the military post near Stolkertsijver and opened fire on the army barracks in Albina. The National Army responded by destroying the temple in Moengotapoe, and capturing all males present. The women and children fled the village.[3]
![]() | ||
---|---|---|
Brokopondo District |
| ![]() |
Commewijne District |
| |
Coronie District |
| |
Marowijne District |
| |
Nickerie District |
| |
Para District |
| |
Paramaribo District |
| |
Saramacca District |
| |
Sipaliwini District |
| |
Wanica District |
|
Resorts and places in Marowijne District, Suriname | |
---|---|
Albina |
|
Galibi |
|
Moengo |
|
Moengotapoe | |
Patamacca |
|
Wanhatti |
|
Italic denotes the capital |
![]() | This Suriname location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |