Kampong Baroe

Coordinates: 5°45′N 55°24′W / 5.750°N 55.400°W / 5.750; -55.400
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Kampong Baroe
Ferry Uitkijk (2000)
Ferry Uitkijk (2000)
Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District.
  Kampong Baroe
Country Suriname
DistrictSaramacca District
Area
 • Total684 km2 (264 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total2,248
 • Density3.3/km2 (8.5/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (AST)

Kampong Baroe 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 pig, and chicken farms.[2]

Kamong Baroe has a clinic,[3] and a school.[2] On 23 March 2020, construction of a multi functional centre started.[4]

The village of Boston is located with the resort.

References

  1. ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Structuur Analyse" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Uitbreiding RGD-poli Kampong Baroe". GFC Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Updates: bouw multifunctionele zaal Kampong Baroe per maandag 23 maart 2020". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.

5°45′N 55°24′W / 5.750°N 55.400°W / 5.750; -55.400