Welgelegen, Coronie District
Welgelegen, Coronie District | |
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Church in Welgelegen | |
Map showing the resorts of Coronie District. Welgelegn | |
| Country | Suriname |
| District | Coronie District |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,143 km2 (827 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 593 |
| • Density | 0.28/km2 (0.72/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Coronie District. Its population at the 2012 census was 593. Welgelegen started as a cotton plantation in 1824. The church of Welgelegen was consecrated on 1 November 1883, but wasn't built at the spot. It was first erected on Cardross Park, and later moved to its current location. The church is no longer in service.
The villages of Jenny and Mary's Hope are also located in the Welgelegen resort.