Coronie District

Coronie is a district of Suriname, situated on the coast. Coronie's capital city is Totness. 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 is served by the Totness Airstrip.

Coronie
Translation of the sign:
Coronie: peaceful, free and friendly
Map of Suriname showing Coronie district
Coordinates: 5°46′N 56°17′W
CountrySuriname
Established1851
CapitalTotness
Area
  Total3,902 km2 (1,507 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Total3,391
  Density0.87/km2 (2.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3

The district has a population of 3,391 and an area of 3,902 km2, making it the least-populated district of Suriname.

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