Gran
Gran is a shop in Commewijne District, Suriname which is located on Commissaris Thurkowweg. Gran is situated nearby to the museum Peperpot Nature Reserve Information Centre, as well as near the government office Ministry.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Fort Zeelandia.
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 4 km northwest of Gran.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Meerzorg and Rainville.
Meerzorg
Village
Photo: Humbert-L-Siegers, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Meerzorg is a town and resort in Suriname, located on the eastern bank of the Suriname River, directly opposite the capital Paramaribo. Its population at the 2012 census was 12,405. Meerzorg is situated 2½ km west of Gran.
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 4 km northwest of Gran.
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. Noord is situated 6 km north of Gran.
Gran
- Type: Shop
- Address: Commissaris Thurkowweg, Meerzorg
- Category: building
- Location: Commewijne District, Suriname, South America
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Latitude
5.803° or 5° 48′ 11″ northLongitude
-55.12127° or 55° 7′ 17″ westOpen location code
68Q6RV3H+5FOpenStreetMap ID
way 444039404OpenStreetMap feature
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