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Wayamboweg | |
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 Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District. Wayamboweg | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Saramacca District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 872 km2 (337 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,560 |
| • Density | 1.8/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
[edit]- ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Structuur analyse" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "November 2017 start experiment met zaaizaad in Saramacca". Dagblad Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Boerencollectief Noord Saramacca zal Staatsolie voor gerecht slepen". Dagblad Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
| Brokopondo District |  | |
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| Commewijne District | ||
| Coronie District | ||
| Marowijne District | ||
| Nickerie District | ||
| Para District | ||
| Paramaribo District | ||
| Saramacca District | ||
| Sipaliwini District | ||
| Wanica District | ||
5°53′13″N 55°26′48″W / 5.88681°N 55.4468°W
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