Brownsberg Nature Park
Brownsberg Nature Park is a nature park located in Suriname. The site measures 12,000 ha and is located in the district of Brokopondo around 130 km south from the capital city Paramaribo. The 500-meter high Brownsberg is the central point of the park. The site is located near the Brokopondo Reservoir. The park is managed by STINASU. Often the people of Suriname use the word Brownsberg as simple variant of Brownsberg Nature Park. Local people also write it as Bruijnsberg, pronounced as Braynsberg.
| Brownsberg Nature Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category II (national park) | |
The Leo Waterfall on the Brownsberg in Suriname | |
| Location | Brokopondo District, Suriname |
| Nearest city | Brownsweg |
| Coordinates | 4.943°N 55.176°W |
| Area | 122 km2 (47 sq mi) |
| Established | 1969 |
| Visitors | 20,000 |
| Governing body | Stinasu |
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