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Suriname geography stubsResorts of SurinamePopulated places in Commewijne District


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Resort and town in Commewijne District, Suriname

















Alkmaar

Resort and town

Tropenmuseum Royal Tropical Institute
Tropenmuseum Royal Tropical Institute


Map showing resorts in Commewijne District
Map showing resorts in Commewijne District



Alkmaar is located in Suriname

Alkmaar

Alkmaar



Map showing resorts in Commewijne District

Coordinates: 5°51′N 55°2′W / 5.850°N 55.033°W / 5.850; -55.033Coordinates: 5°51′N 55°2′W / 5.850°N 55.033°W / 5.850; -55.033
Country
 Suriname
DistrictCommewijne District
Area

 • Total81 km2 (31 sq mi)
Elevation

0 m (0 ft)
Population
(2012)

 • Total5,561
 • Density69/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zone
UTC-3 (AST)
ClimateAf

Alkmaar is a resort in Suriname, located in the Commewijne District. Its population at the 2012 census was 5,561.[1]


Named after the city of Alkmaar in the Dutch province of North Holland, Alkmaar has regional significance as a government post and a medical centre. The Moravian Church (EMEA) is an important center of Christian consignment among the Hindus. The church was built in 1923, partly financed by fundraising from the Netherlands.


In the 18th century Alkmaar became a notable coffee producing location. Construction of the plantation was consigned to James Hengeveldt in 1745. After the completion of Fort at New Amsterdam in 1746, the land at the mouth of the Commewijne River was cleared to make way for the plantation which opened in 1747.[2] Charles Godeffroy then took over the plantation.



References




  1. ^ Statoids.com


  2. ^ National Archives of Suriname Archived 2007-10-10 at the Wayback Machine, (in Dutch)











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