Steenrijk is a neighbourhood of Willemstad, Curaçao. It is located about one kilometre south-east of the centre of Willemstad,[3] and has the highest population density of the island.[1]
Steenrijk | |
|---|---|
Neighbourhood | |
 Anglican Church in Steenrijk | |
  Steenrijk Location in Curaçao | |
| Coordinates: 12°05′52″N 68°54′44″W / 12.09788°N 68.91214°W | |
| State | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Country | Curaçao |
| City | Willemstad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 km2 (0.41 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,752 |
| • Density | 3,600/km2 (9,300/sq mi) |
History
editSteenrijk used to be a forested area. In 1791, the Maria Pompoen plantation was established. In 1804, the Steenrijk plantation followed. Both plantations were small scale.[3] Until 1925, the economy was based on subsistence agriculture and fishing.[4] The booming oil and phosphate industry of the early 20th century, resulted in a population increase, and the transformation of Steenrijk into a residential zone.[3]
The Dutch word "steenrijk" translates to "filthy rich", however Steenrijk is a poor neighbourhood[5] with an average income of 22% below the average for Curaçao.[6]
Steenrijk has a large amount of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and hotels.[6] During World War II, a coastal battery was built in Steenrijk to protect the island from U-boats. The ruins of the battery can still be seen,[3] and have been declared a monument.[7]
Notable people
edit- George Jamaloodin (born 1967), Minister of Finance and convicted criminal.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 12.
- ^ "Census 2011". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 9.
- ^ Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 10.
- ^ Louis Cornelisse (16 August 2003). "Vooruit of achteruit? Curaçao weet het nog niet". Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ a b Buurtprofiel Steenrijk 2011, p. 17.
- ^ "Kustbatterij, Steenrijk". Curaçao Monuments. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "George Jamaloodin veroordeeld tot 28 jaar cel". Dutch Caribbean Legal Portal (in Dutch). Retrieved 21 April 2021.
Bibliography
edit- Buurtprofiel Steenrijk (2011). "Buurtprofiel Steenrijk" (PDF). Government of Curaçao (in Dutch).
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