Wayamboweg

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Wayamboweg
Resort
Saramacca Resorts Suriname Neutral.png
Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District.
  Wayamboweg
CountryFlag of Suriname.svg Suriname
District Saramacca District
Area
 • Total
872 km2 (337 sq mi)
Population
 (2012) [1]
 • Total
1,560
 • Density1.8/km2 (4.6/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-3 (AST)

Wayamboweg is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 1,560. The largest ethnic group is East Indian. [1] The resort is mainly agricultural. [2] A rice project has started in late 2017. [3]

In the early 21st century, a high school has been opened. The resort is located near the ocean, and tourism facilities are being developed in the resort. [2] Staatsolie is drilling for oil in the Wayambozwamp. [4]

The village of Smithfield is located in the area.

References

  1. 1 2 "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. 1 2 "Structuur analyse" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. ↑ "November 2017 start experiment met zaaizaad in Saramacca". Dagblad Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  4. ↑ "Boerencollectief Noord Saramacca zal Staatsolie voor gerecht slepen". Dagblad Suriname (in Dutch). 7 November 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

5°53′13″N55°26′48″W / 5.88681°N 55.4468°W / 5.88681; -55.4468


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