Lagún
Lagún is a village in the Bandabou district of Curaçao.[3] It is located in the north-western part of the country, 30 km northwest of the capital Willemstad. Lagún is a fishing village. Playa Lagun is located south of the village.[4] The Tula Museum is located north of the village.
Lagún | |
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Village | |
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Coordinates: 12°19′N 69°9′W | |
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District | Bandabou |
Area | |
• Total | 11.65 km2 (4.50 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 321 |
• Density | 28/km2 (71/sq mi) |
Climate | Dfc |
History
The name is probably related to a hidden lagoon located about 500 metres from the village.[5] The village was founded in the mid-19th century by freed slaves. After the emancipation of 1863, other former slaves joined the villagers. The economy was mainly based on fishing and agriculture.[6]
Lagún is one of the four least populated zones of the island. Between 1992 and 2011, the population decreased by 37% with many emigrating to the Netherlands or moving to the urban area around Willemstad.[1]
Tula Museum
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The Tula Museum is located in the estate of the Plantation Knip. The museum has been named after Tula, a leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt of 1795.[5] The slave revolt started at the Plantation Knip and lasted almost two months. Tula was captured and executed.[7] The museum tells the story about the life of the slaves, and the revolution of Tula.[8]
The current buildings date from the 1830s, and are in near original condition. Stables, sheds and corrals are located near the estate. The estate has been declared a monument.[9]
References
- Buurtprofiel Lagun 2011, p. 12.
- Curaçao Census 2011 Neighbourhood Data Viewer
- Buurtprofiel Lagun 2011, p. 10.
- "Playa Lagun". Beautiful Curaçao (in Dutch). Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- Buurtprofiel Lagun 2011, p. 8.
- Buurtprofiel Lagun 2011, p. 9.
- "Landhuis Kenepa/ Museo Tula". Visit Curaçao. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- "Museo Tula". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- "Landhuis Knip". Curaçao Monuments. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
Bibliography
- Buurtprofiel Lagun (2011). "Buurtprofiel Lagun" (PDF). Government of Curaçao (in Dutch).
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