Meerzorg
Meerzorg | |
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The Arya Samaj Temple in Meerzorg (1964) | |
Map showing the resorts of Commewijne District. Meerzorg | |
| Coordinates: 5°48′26″N 55°8′49″W / 5.80722°N 55.14694°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 | UTC-3 (AST) |
Meerzorg (Sranan Tongo: Ansu) is a town and resort (municipality) 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. Since 2000 it has been connected to Paramaribo by the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge, named after the former President Jules Wijdenbosch.