Blauwgrond
Blauwgrond is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 31,483. Blauwgrond started as a Javanese village to the north of Paramaribo.Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam.
Fort Nieuw-Amsterdam
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rainville and Nieuw Amsterdam.
Rainville
Village
Rainville is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 22,747. The Rainville resort is home to the Paramaribo Zoo. Rainville is situated 4½ km south of Blauwgrond.
Nieuw Amsterdam
Village
Nieuw Amsterdam is the capital of the Commewijne District in Suriname. It is a small coastal town situated at the confluence of the Suriname River and Commewijne River, just across from Paramaribo, the country's capital. Nieuw Amsterdam is situated 4½ km east of Blauwgrond.
Noord
Village
Noord is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2012 census was 9,703. Noord is mainly an agricultural area, and has a school.
Blauwgrond
Latitude
5.8745° or 5° 52′ 28″ north
Longitude
-55.1252° or 55° 7′ 31″ west
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
68Q6VVFF+RW
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