Kwakoegron Explained

Kwakoegron
Settlement Type:Resort
Mapsize:300px
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Suriname
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Suriname
Subdivision Type1:District
Subdivision Name1:Brokopondo
Area Total Km2:1050
Population As Of:1 January 2012
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:263
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:AST
Utc Offset:-3
Coordinates:5.2481°N -55.3447°W
Blank Name:Climate

Kwakoegron (land of Kwakoe) is a town and resort in Suriname. It is located inland, due south of Paramaribo. According to the 2012 census it has a population of 263, and is mainly inhabited by Maroons,[1] of the Matawai people.[2] The resort and town are named after Kwakoe, the native word for Wednesday, and grond, the Dutch word for ground.[3] The captain of the resort resides in the village Commisariskondre.[2]

Overview

Kwakoegron has a school, a clinic, and a holiday resort.[2] The resort can be accessed via a paved side road of the Southern East-West Link[4] In 1910, Kwakoegron was connected to the Lawa Railway which closed in 1987.[5]

The Brinckheuvel Nature Reserve is located near the village.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Resorts in Suriname Census 2012. 21 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Structuur Analyse. Planning Office Suriname. 25 May 2020. nl.
  3. Web site: Encyclopaedie van Nederlandsch West-Indië - Page 448 - Lelydorp. Digital Library for Dutch Literature. 1916. 5 May 2020. nl.
  4. News: Asfaltering wegstrekking Pikin Saron – Kwakoegron afgerond. GFC Nieuws. 21 May 2020. nl.
  5. Web site: De flop van Lely. 13 May 2020. Parbode. 2 April 2008. nl.
  6. Web site: Ouboter. Paul E.. 2001 . Directory of protected areas of Suriname. IBER. 71.