Wanica District
Wanica | |
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Map of Suriname showing Wanica district | |
| Coordinates: 5°48′N 55°16′W / 5.800°N 55.267°W | |
| Country | Suriname |
| Capital | Lelydorp |
| Area | |
• Total | 443 km2 (171 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 118,222 |
| • Density | 270/km2 (690/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 |
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Wanica is a district of Suriname located in the north of the country. Wanica's capital city is Lelydorp, the second-largest city in Suriname. Wanica has a population of 118,222 and an area of 443 km2. Following neighboring Paramaribo, Wanica is the second most populated and urbanized district of Suriname. Two-thirds of the country's population live in these two districts.