Commewijne District, Agricultural district on the right bank of Suriname River, Suriname
The Commewijne district spans 2,353 square kilometers and includes the capital Nieuw Amsterdam, with Meerzorg being the most populated settlement.
Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam was constructed in 1747 to protect the district and Paramaribo after an attack on the Meerzorg plantation by foreign forces.
The district maintains strong agricultural traditions through numerous plantations, reflecting the influence of both Dutch colonial heritage and Javanese settlement patterns.
The Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge, opened in 2000, connects the district directly to Paramaribo, replacing the previous ferry system established in 1931.
The Braamspunt Nature Reserve within the district serves as a nesting ground for leatherback and green sea turtles along the Atlantic coast.
Location: Suriname
Capital city: Nieuw Amsterdam
Shares border with: Wanica District, Marowijne District, Paramaribo District
GPS coordinates: 5.86972,-54.91972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:41
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