Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Coronie District. Its population at the 2012 census was 593.[1] Welgelegen started as a cotton plantation in 1824.[2] The church of Welgelegen was consecrated on 1 November 1883, but wasn't built at the spot. It was first erected on Cardross Park, and later moved to its current location. The church is no longer in service.[3]

Welgelegen, Coronie District
Resort
Church in Welgelegen
Map showing the resorts of Coronie District.   Welgelegn
Country	Suriname
District	Coronie District
Area
• Total	2,143 km2 (827 sq mi)
Population  (2012)[1]
• Total	593
• Density	0.28/km2 (0.72/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3 (AST)

The villages of Jenny and Mary's Hope are also located in the Welgelegen resort.

Peruvia Nature Reserve

The Peruvia Nature Reserve was founded in 1986.[4] It is located near the mouth of the Coppename River, and covers an area of 31,000 hectares.[5] The reserve contains moriche palms, Sandbox tree forests, and is home to the Blue-and-yellow macaw.[4]

References

External links

• Coronie.nl

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