Kwakoe

The statue of Kwakoe in the capital is a commemorating the abolition of slavery. It was made by the sculptor Jozef Klas.
  • Memorial
  • …is also known as “Kwakoe (statue)”
  • Description: monument commemorating the abolition of slavery in Paramaribo, Suriname

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Grote Stadskerk and Neveh Shalom Synagogue.
is a church of the Moravian Church. is situated 240 metres east of Kwakoe.
The is a Reform Jewish… is situated 570 metres northeast of Kwakoe.
The is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Suriname. is situated 410 metres east of Kwakoe.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Paramaribo and Beekhuizen.
, often called Par'bo, is the lively capital…
is a former sugarcane plantation and…
is a town and resort in , located… is situated 3 km southeast of Kwakoe.

Kwakoe

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Latitude
5.82504° or 5° 49′ 30″ north
Longitude
-55.163° or 55° 9′ 47″ west
Open location code
68Q6RRGP+2R
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Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Kwakoe” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Kwakoe (standbeeld)”
  • Dutch: “Kwakoe”
  • French: “Kwakoe”
  • German: “Kwakoe”
  • Italian: “Kwakoe”
  • Spanish: “Kwakoe”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kwakoeplein and Bus Station Lijn 6.

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