Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Coronie District. Its population at the 2012 census was 593.[1] Welgelegen started as a cotton plantation in 1824.[2] The church of Welgelegen was consecrated on 1 November 1883, but wasn't built at the spot. It was first erected on Cardross Park, and later moved to its current location. The church is no longer in service.[3]
Welgelegen, Coronie District | |
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 Church in Welgelegen | |
 Map showing the resorts of Coronie District. Welgelegn | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Coronie District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,143 km2 (827 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 593 |
| • Density | 0.28/km2 (0.72/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
The villages of Jenny and Mary's Hope are also located in the Welgelegen resort.
Peruvia Nature Reserve
editThe Peruvia Nature Reserve was founded in 1986.[4] It is located near the mouth of the Coppename River, and covers an area of 31,000 hectares.[5] The reserve contains moriche palms, Sandbox tree forests, and is home to the Blue-and-yellow macaw.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Plantage Welgelegen (Kust in Coronie)". Suriname Plantages (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Welgelegen". Coronie.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Natuur" (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "STRUCTUUR ANALYSE DISTRICTEN 2009-2013" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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