Steenrijk is a neighbourhood of Willemstad, Curaçao. It is located about one kilometre south-east of the centre of Willemstad,[3] and has the highest population density of the island.[1]

Steenrijk
Neighbourhood
Anglican Church in Steenrijk
Anglican Church in Steenrijk
Steenrijk is located in Curaçao
Steenrijk
Steenrijk
Location in Curaçao
Coordinates: 12°05′52″N 68°54′44″W / 12.09788°N 68.91214°W / 12.09788; -68.91214
StateKingdom of the Netherlands
CountryCuraçao
CityWillemstad
Area
 • Total1.05 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total3,752
 • Density3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi)

History

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Steenrijk used to be a forested area. In 1791, the Maria Pompoen plantation was established. In 1804, the Steenrijk plantation followed. Both plantations were small scale.[3] Until 1925, the economy was based on subsistence agriculture and fishing.[4] The booming oil and phosphate industry of the early 20th century, resulted in a population increase, and the transformation of Steenrijk into a residential zone.[3]

The Dutch word "steenrijk" translates to "filthy rich", however Steenrijk is a poor neighbourhood[5] with an average income of 22% below the average for Curaçao.[6]

Steenrijk has a large amount of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and hotels.[6] During World War II, a coastal battery was built in Steenrijk to protect the island from U-boats. The ruins of the battery can still be seen,[3] and have been declared a monument.[7]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 12.
  2. ^ "Census 2011". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 9.
  4. ^ Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 10.
  5. ^ Louis Cornelisse (16 August 2003). "Vooruit of achteruit? Curaçao weet het nog niet". Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ^ a b Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 17.
  7. ^ "Kustbatterij, Steenrijk". Curaçao Monuments. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  8. ^ "George Jamaloodin veroordeeld tot 28 jaar cel". Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 April 2021.

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