Kampong Baroe
Kampong Baroe (Javanese: ꦏꦩ꧀ꦥꦸꦁꦧꦫꦸ; Standard Malay: Kampung Baru) is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 2,248, the majority being Javanese, and East Indian.[1] The main agricultural crop is peanuts. Kampong Baroe also contains cattle, pig, and chicken farms.[2] "Kampong Baroe" in Malay language literally means "New Village" (Kampong: Village and Baru/Baroe: New).
Kampong Baroe | |
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 Ferry Uitkijk (2000) | |
 Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District. Kampong Baroe | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Saramacca District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 684 km2 (264 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,248 |
| • Density | 3.3/km2 (8.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Kampong Baroe has a clinic,[3] and a school.[2] On 23 March 2020, construction of a multi functional centre started.[4]
Other villages located in the resort are Boston, Uitkijk, Dam Parra, Totikamp, and Maho.
References
- "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 18 May 2020.
- "Structuur Analyse" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- "Uitbreiding RGD-poli Kampong Baroe". GFC Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- "Updates: bouw multifunctionele zaal Kampong Baroe per maandag 23 maart 2020". Suriname.nu (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 | ||
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