Coesewijne River
The Coesewijne River is a blackwater river in Suriname.[1] It is a tributary of the Coppename River and flows into the Coppename south of Boskamp. The river has its source in the Goliath Mountain.[2]
| Coesewijne River | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Location | |
| Country | Suriname |
| District | Saramacca and Para |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Goliath Mountain |
| • coordinates | 5.3064°N 55.5403°W |
| Mouth | Coppename River |
• coordinates | 5.7573°N 55.8852°W |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Coppename River→Atlantic Ocean |
Overview
The northern part of the river flows through an agricultural area. Further south, the Coesewijne flows through marshes, seasonally flooded grassland, and swamp forests.[3] The Coesewijne is a meandering river which twists and turns through the landscape.[4]
The Coesewijne is a popular fishing river.[5] During the dry season the creeks and swamps in the area start to dry up, resulting in an abundance of fish in the river.[4]
The river is home to a large population of caimans, giant otters and manatees. The upper course of the river has been protected as the Boven Coesewijne Nature Reserve since 1986.[1]
References
- Ouboter, Paul E. (2001). "Directory of protected areas of Suriname". IBER. p. 38. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- "De Coppename". Vakantie Arena (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- D.A. Scott and M. Carbonell (1986). A Directory of Neotropical Wetlands. IUCN Conservation Monitoring Centre. p. 250.
- Charles Chang (15 January 2015). "Een boeiende zwartwaterrivier die ook vraagt om rust" (in Dutch). De Ware Tijd.
- "Distrikt Saramacca". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2021.