Coronie District

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Map of Suriname showing Coronie district
Map of Suriname showing Coronie district

Coronie is a district of Suriname, situated on the coast. Coronie's capital city is Totness, with other towns including Corneliskondre, Friendship, Jenny. The district border the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Surinamese district of Saramacca to the east, the Surinamese district of Sipaliwini to the south and the Surinamese district of Nickerie to the west.

The district has a population of 3,480 and an area of 3,902 km².

Coronie, as with most of Suriname, relies mostly upon agriculture for both its income and its food supply. The coastal environment means that many coconut and rice plantations exist.

[edit] Resorts

Resorts of Coronie
Resorts of Coronie

Coronie is divided into 3 resorts (ressorten):

  • Johanna Maria
  • Totness
  • Welgelegen
Districts of Suriname Flag of Suriname
Brokopondo | Commewijne | Coronie | Marowijne | Nickerie | Para | Paramaribo | Saramacca | Sipaliwini | Wanica

Coordinates: 5°45′49″N, 56°16′40″W