Wayamboweg is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 1,560. The largest ethnic group is East Indian.[1] The resort is mainly agricultural. [2] A rice project has started in late 2017.[3]

Wayamboweg
Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District.
  Wayamboweg
Country Suriname
DistrictSaramacca District
Area
 • Total
872 km2 (337 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total
1,560
 • Density1.8/km2 (4.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (AST)

In the early 21st century, a high school has been opened. The resort is located near the ocean, and tourism facilities are being developed in the resort.[2] Staatsolie is drilling for oil in the Wayambozwamp.[4]

The village of Smithfield is located in the area.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Structuur analyse" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  3. ^ "November 2017 start experiment met zaaizaad in Saramacca". Dagblad Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Boerencollectief Noord Saramacca zal Staatsolie voor gerecht slepen". Dagblad Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 25 May 2020.

5°53′13″N 55°26′48″W / 5.88681°N 55.4468°W / 5.88681; -55.4468