Kampong Baroe
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]
Kampong Baroe | |
|---|---|
 Ferry Uitkijk (2000) | |
 Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District.
Kampong Baroe | |
| Country |  |
| 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) |
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
- "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.
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