Welgelegen, Coronie District | |
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Country | Suriname |
District | Coronie District |
Area | |
• Total | 2,143 km2 (827 sq mi) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 593 |
• Density | 0.28/km2 (0.72/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Coronie District. Its population at the 2012 census was 593.[1] Welgelegen started as a cotton plantation in 1824.[2] The church of Welgelegen was consecrated on 1 November 1883, but wasn't built at the spot. It was first erected on Cardross Park, and later moved to its current location. The church is no longer in service.[3]
The villages of Jenny and Mary's Hope are also located in the Welgelegen resort.
The Peruvia Nature Reserve was founded in 1986.[4] It is located near the mouth of the Coppename River, and covers an area of 31,000 hectares.[5] The reserve contains moriche palms, Sandbox tree forests, and is home to the Blue-and-yellow macaw.[4]