Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname

Nieuw Amsterdam
Resort and town

Map showing the resorts of Commewijne District.
Nieuw Amsterdam

Map showing the resorts of Commewijne District.

Coordinates: 5°52′51″N 55°05′04″W / 5.88083°N 55.08444°W / 5.88083; -55.08444
Country  Suriname
District Commewijne District
Area
  Total 48 km2 (19 sq mi)
Elevation 0 m (0 ft)
Population (2012 census)
  Total 5,650
  Density 120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Time zone AST (UTC-3)

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. Its population at the 2012 census was 5,650,[1] with around 1,200 people living in the main town, most of whom are of Javanese and East Indian origin.

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Coordinates: 5°53′N 55°05′W / 5.883°N 55.083°W / 5.883; -55.083

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