Para River

Para Creek is a blackwater creek in the & of . It is a tributary of the , and was home to many plantations. The area around the creek has been cultivated since the English period.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in Suriname
  • Also known as: Para Creek”, “Para Kreek”, “Parakreek”, and “Parra Rivier
  • Historically known as: De Para

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meerzorg and Domburg.

Village
is a town and resort in , located on the eastern bank of the , directly opposite the capital . Its population at the 2012 census was 12,405. is situated 7 km north of Para River.

Village
is a resort in the of , located on the northern coast of . Its population at the 2012 census was 5,661. is located on the , about 16 kilometers to the south of the capital of . is situated 7 km southeast of Para River.

Village
is a resort in , located in the . Its population at the 2012 census was 29,526. is a low income neighbourhood with large unemployment. is situated 8 km northwest of Para River.

Para River

Latitude
5.74846° or 5° 44′ 55″ north
Longitude
-55.12875° or 55° 7′ 44″ west
Elevation
9 metres (30 feet)
Open location code
68Q6PVXC+9G
Geo­Names ID
3383325
Wiki­data ID
Q2051159
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Northern Frisian—“Para River” goes by many names.
  • Asturian: Ríu Para
  • Dutch: Para Kreek
  • Dutch: Para Rivier
  • Dutch: Para
  • Dutch: Parakreek
  • Dutch: Pararivier
  • German: Para
  • Japanese: パラ川
  • Northern Frisian: Para

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Hoek van Meerzorg and De Nieuwe Haven.

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