Begraafplaats
Begraafplaats is a cemetery in Paramaribo District, Suriname. Begraafplaats is situated nearby to the church Onze Lieve Vrouw Van Nazareth, as well as near the marketplace Saoenah Markt.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include André Kamperveen Stadion and Paramaribo Zoo.
André Kamperveen Stadion
Stadium
Photo: Brokopondo, Public domain.
André Kamperveen Stadium, formerly the National Stadion, is a multi-purpose stadium in Paramaribo, Suriname. Since its opening in 1953, the stadium has been the official home stadium of both football teams S.V. André Kamperveen Stadion is situated 3 km southwest of Begraafplaats.
Paramaribo Zoo
Zoo
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Paramaribo Zoo is the only zoo in Paramaribo, Suriname. The zoo opened in May 1972, and was an initiative of prime-minister Jopie Pengel. It is located adjacent to the Cultuurtuin in Rainville, Paramaribo. Paramaribo Zoo is situated 2 km southwest of Begraafplaats.
Fort Zeelandia
Museum
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fort Zeelandia is a fortress in Paramaribo, Suriname. In 1640 the French built a wooden fort on the spot which, during British colonial period, was reinforced and became Fort Willoughby. It was taken by the Dutch in 1667 and renamed Fort Zeelandia. Fort Zeelandia is situated 3½ km south of Begraafplaats.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Noord and Rainville.
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.
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 2½ km south of Begraafplaats.
Paramaribo
Photo: Rafaeljantz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Paramaribo, often called Par'bo, is the lively capital and only city of the sparsely inhabited country of Suriname. Home to about 240,000 people, or over half of the country's population, this laid-back South American gem lies 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean.
Begraafplaats
- Type: Cemetery
- Category: burial
- Location: Paramaribo District, Suriname, South America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
5.85641° or 5° 51′ 23″ northLongitude
-55.14309° or 55° 8′ 35″ westOpen location code
68Q6VV44+HQOpenStreetMap ID
way 403434656OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=cemetery
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