Kajana, Suriname
Kajana (also spelled Cajana and Kayana) is a village in Sipaliwini District, Suriname. It lies on the Gaan-lio (Gran Rio), which together with the Pikin Rio (Little Rio) forms the Suriname River. The population call themselves Kadosi-nengre after Cardoso who was the owner of the plantation they ran away from. The village is home to Maroons of the Saramaka tribe.
Kajana | |
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Village | |
School in Kajana | |
Kajana Location in Suriname | |
| Coordinates: 3°54′2″N 55°34′21″W | |
| Country | Suriname |
| District | Sipaliwini District |
| Resort (municipality) | Boven Suriname |
| Population | |
| • Total | ~200 |
| Sources: HERE Maps | |
The town has a population of about 200 people. The town has a first-aid medical center, a radio station called Radio Thijs, a primary school, and a locally owned kindergarten. Kajana is served by Cayana Airstrip.
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