Centrum, Paramaribo

Centrum
Waterkant in Centrum
Waterkant in Centrum
Map showing the resorts of Paramaribo District.
  Centrum
Coordinates: 5°49′30″N 55°09′35″W / 5.82499°N 55.15963°W / 5.82499; -55.15963
Country Suriname
DistrictParamaribo District
Area
 • Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total20,631
 • Density2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (AST)

Centrum is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 20,631.[1] The historical centre of Paramaribo is located within the resort. The city centre is mainly in original condition, contains 291 listed monuments, and has of 2002 been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2]

  1. ^ a b "2012 Census Resorts Suriname" (PDF). Spang Staging. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Historic Inner City Paramaribo". Unesco.org. Retrieved 29 May 2020.