Domburg (Suriname)
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Coordinates: 5 ° 42 ′ N , 55 ° 5 ′ W Domburg on the map of Suriname
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| Basic data | ||
| Country | Suriname | |
| District | Wanica | |
| City foundation | 1880 | |
| Residents | 5661 (2012) | |
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| surface | 37 km 2 | |
| Population density | 153 inhabitants / km 2 | |
| Waters | Suriname (river) | |
| Time zone | UTC −3 | |
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Domburg ( Sranantongo : Dumborgu ) is a place and former plantation on the Suriname (river) , in the district of Wanica , in the Republic of Suriname with 5661 inhabitants (Census 2012).
The Domburg sugar cane plantation was founded at the beginning of the 18th century and existed until around 1863, the year when slavery was abolished in Suriname. In 1880 the former plantation area was parceled out by the colonial administration for the settlement of former slaves as small-scale farmers. At the same time, a school, an administrative center and a market were created. The former plantation house was used as an administration building. The place, the modern Domburg was born.
Domburg is located on the left bank of Suriname, around 16 km south of the capital Paramaribo . The place is one of seven resorts in the Wanica district.
Personalities from Domburg
- Desi Bouterse (* 1945), coup leader, commander in chief and president of Suriname