Marowijne District

Marowijne
Boats on the beach in Albina
Boats on the beach in Albina
Map of Suriname showing Marowijne district
Map of Suriname showing Marowijne district
Coordinates: 5°46′N 56°19′W / 5.767°N 56.317°W / 5.767; -56.317
CountrySuriname
CapitalAlbina
Area
 • Total4,627 km2 (1,786 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 census)[1]
 • Total18,294
 • Density4.0/km2 (10/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3

Marowijne (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌmaːroːˈʋɛi̯nə]) is a district of Suriname, located on the north-east coast. Marowijne's capital city is Albina, with other towns including Moengo and Wanhatti. The district borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, French Guiana to the east, the Surinamese district of Sipaliwini to the south, and the Surinamese districts of Commewijne and Para to the west.[2]

Marowijne's population is 18,294 and the district has an area of 4,627 km2.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Distrikt Marowijne". Suriname.nu (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 May 2020.

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