Meerzorg
| Meerzorg | |
|---|---|
| Resort | |
 Map showing the resorts of Commewijne District. | |
  Meerzorg Map showing the resorts of Commewijne District. | |
| Coordinates: 5°48′N 55°09′W / 5.800°N 55.150°WCoordinates: 5°48′N 55°09′W / 5.800°N 55.150°W | |
| Country |
 Suriname |
| District | Commewijne District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,081 km2 (417 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 12,405 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (30/sq mi) |
| Time zone | AST (UTC-3) |
Meerzorg is a town in Suriname, located on the eastern bank of the Suriname River, directly opposite the capital Paramaribo. Its population at the 2012 census was 12,405.[1] Since 2000 it has been connected to Paramaribo by the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge, named after the former President Jules Wijdenbosch.
References
External links
- Meerzorg-Paramaribo bridge (Dutch)
| Brokopondo District |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Commewijne District | ||
| Coronie District | ||
| Marowijne District | ||
| Nickerie District | ||
| Para District | ||
| Paramaribo District | ||
| Saramacca District | ||
| Sipaliwini District | ||
| Wanica District | ||
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