Wayamboweg

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]

Wayamboweg
Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District.
  Wayamboweg
Country Suriname
DistrictSaramacca District
Area
  Total872 km2 (337 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)[1]
  Total1,560
  Density1.8/km2 (4.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (AST)

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. "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  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). Retrieved 25 May 2020.

5.88681°N 55.4468°W / 5.88681; -55.4468


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