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°W / 5.800; -55.150Coordinates: 5°48′N 55°09′W / 5.800°N 55.150°W / 5.800; -55.150
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.

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