Kajana, Suriname Explained

Official Name:Kajana
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Suriname
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Suriname
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Suriname
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Sipaliwini District
Subdivision Type2:Resort (municipality)
Subdivision Name2:Boven Suriname
Population Total:~200
Coordinates:3.9006°N -55.5725°W
Footnotes:Sources: HERE Maps[1]

Kajana (also spelled Cajana and Kayana) is a village in Sipaliwini District, Suriname. It lies on the Gaan-lio (Gran Rio), which together with the Pikin Rio (Little Rio) forms the Suriname River.[2] The population call themselves Kadosi-nengre after Cardoso who was the owner of the plantation they ran away from.[3] The village is home to Maroons of the Saramaka tribe.[4]

The town has a population of about 200 people. The town has a first-aid medical center,[4] a radio station called Radio Thijs, a primary school,[4] and a locally owned kindergarten. Kajana is served by Cayana Airstrip.[5]

3.9006°N -55.5725°W

Healthcare

Kajana is home to a Medische Zending healthcare centre.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://wego.here.com/?map=3.89937,-55.56839,16,satellite HERE Maps - Kajana
  2. Web site: Gran Rio Expeditie. Suriname Holidays. 21 May 2020.
  3. Web site: Begrip Marron discriminerend? Raakt kant noch wal!language=nl. Werkgroep Caraïbische Letteren.
  4. Web site: Planning Office Suriname - Districts. Planning Office Suriname. nl. 13 February 2021. 189.
  5. Web site: Kajana School Suriname. 21 May 2020. nl. Ignore faulty https certificate error to access site.
  6. Web site: Zorggebied. Medische Zending.sr. 21 May 2020. nl.