Johan & Margaretha
Johan & Margaretha or sometimes just Margaretha is a resort in Suriname, located in the Commewijne District. Its population at the 2012 census was 756. It is located along a peninsula northeast of Paramaribo. It is named after the coffee plantation Johan & Margaretha which was founded in 1745 by Johan Knöffel. It is safe to assume that his wife was called Margaretha.
Johan & Margaretha
Margaretha | |
|---|---|
Resort | |
Former police station of Frederiksdorp | |
Map showing resorts in Commewijne District. Johan & Margaretha | |
| Coordinates: 5°58′N 55°04′W | |
| Country | Suriname |
| District | Commewijne District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 191 km2 (74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 4.0/km2 (10/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
The resort has a clinic and a school. The nature reserve of Braamspunt is located in the Johan & Margaretha resort. The resort of Margaretha can only be reached by boat.
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