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Kwakoegron Destination Guide

Delve into Kwakoegron in Suriname

Kwakoegron in the region of Brokopondo is located in Suriname - some 44 mi or ( 71 km ) South of Paramaribo , the country's capital .

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Local time in Kwakoegron is now 10:42 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Paramaribo " with a UTC offset of -3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Georgetown, Bartica, Cayenne, Zanderij II, and Totness. While being here, you might want to check out Georgetown . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kwakoegron ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Kwakoegron

Kwakoegron (land of Kwakoe) is a town and resort in Suriname. It is located inland, due south of Paramaribo. According to the 2004 census it has a population of 102.

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Located at 5.24 -55.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Populated places in Brokopondo District, Resorts of Suriname

Surinam Airways Flight 764

Surinam Airways Flight 764 was an international scheduled passenger flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands to Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport in Suriname on a Surinam Airways DC-8. On June 7, 1989, the flight crashed during approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij, killing 176 of the 187 on board, making it the deadliest aviation disaster in Suriname's history. Investigation revealed significant deficiencies in the crew's training and judgement.

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Located at 5.45 -55.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: 1989 in Suriname, Accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-8, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by pilot error, Airliner accidents and incidents involving controlled flight into terrain, Aviation accidents and incidents in 1989, Aviation accidents and incidents in Suriname, Football in the Netherlands, Surinam Airways accidents and incidents

Bigi Poika

Bigi Poika is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2004 census was 335.

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Located at 5.42 -55.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
Tags: Populated places in Para District, Resorts of Suriname