Kwatta is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2012 census was 14,151.[1]
Kwatta is named after a former cocoa plantation located here. It used to be an agriculture area,[2] but due to its close proximity of Paramaribo, it is becoming suburban. In the 1838, the Kwattaweg was built connecting Kwatta with Paramaribo.[3]
In the early 21st century, building projects have started in Mattonshoop en Sophia's Lust.[4] The Kwattaweg is the main road in the resort and part of the East-West Link.[5] Kwatta is home to the Gummels Heliport.[6]
Notable people
- Shrinivási (1926-2019), poet.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Geschiedenis van Distrikt Suriname". Wanica.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Encyclopaedie van Nederlandsch West-Indië - Page 551 - Paramaribo" (PDF). Digital Library for Dutch Literature (in Dutch). 1916. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "STRUCTUUR ANALYSE DISTRICTEN 2009-2013" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ "Rehabilitatiewerkzaamheden Oost-West verbinding". De Boodschap.today (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Destinations". Gum Air. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Shrinivási". Poetry International. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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| Commewijne District | ||
| Coronie District | ||
| Marowijne District | ||
| Nickerie District | ||
| Para District | ||
| Paramaribo District | ||
| Saramacca District | ||
| Sipaliwini District | ||
| Wanica District | ||
5°51′22″N 55°15′40″W / 5.85611°N 55.26111°W
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