Braamspunt
Braamspunt is a nature reserve, fishing village, and a former military outpost in the Johan & Margaretha resort of the Commewijne District of Suriname. Braamspunt is the most western point of the Commewijne District at the combined mouth of the Suriname and Commewijne River. The capital Paramaribo is located to the south of Braamspunt. The name is a corruption of Byam's Point which refers William Byam who was a quartermaster of Willoughby.
Braamspunt | |
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Nature reserve and village | |
Beach at Braamspunt | |
Braamspunt | |
| Coordinates: 5.9483°N 55.1627°W | |
| Country | Suriname |
| District | Commewijne District |
| Resort | Johan & Margaretha |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
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