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'''Lelydorp''' is the capital city of [[Wanica District]], located in [[Suriname]]. With a population of 18,663 (2012), it is the second largest city in [[Suriname]], after [[Paramaribo]].<ref> |
'''Lelydorp''' ([[Sranan Tongo]]: ''Kofi Djompo'') is the capital city of [[Wanica District]], located in [[Suriname]]. With a population of 18,663 (2012), it is the second largest city in [[Suriname]], after [[Paramaribo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&dat=32&geo=-199&srt=n2pn&col=ohq|title=World Gazetteer/ Suriname}}{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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[[File:Lelydorp, Suriname 2004.jpg|thumb|Lelydorp]] |
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[[File:Lelydorp2010.jpg|thumb|Lelydorp]] |
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[[File:Regionaal Ziekenhuis Wanica.jpg|thumb|Regional Hospital Wanica]] |
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===Pad van Wanica=== |
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For centuries the [[Pad van Wanica]] (path of Wanica) has been the only road that leads from Paramaribo to the south. How this road came to be is unknown. It is speculated that the original inhabitants established the path. Be that as it may, a road was built there, and on either side of the road parcels were issued away. The oldest part of this road is the northern part of it, which is closest to Paramaribo. The land issued there date from the early 18th century, with plantation names such as: Hermitage, Zorg en Hoop, Flora, Duisburg, Onverwacht, Goede Verwachting, Ephraimszegen, Nieuw Weergevonden, etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.suriname-heritage-guide.com/|title=Lelydorp Geschiedenis|access-date=30 November 2021|website=Suriname Heritage|language=nl}}</ref> |
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Around 1790, a new series of land grants followed ending in the south of the path, starting with ''Braamshoop'' and ending with ''Halfhideslust'' followed by ''Klein Nieuwzorg''. These new grounds were used almost exclusively as timber grounds. |
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The original name ''Kofi Djompo'' is said to refer to a [[Maroon (people)|maroon]] rebel leader called Kofi, who was captured by the Dutch and then decapitated. The Dutch took his head on a boat and attached it to a stick as a warning to the other slaves who had escaped and were wandering in the forest. It is said that when the boat reached the middle of the river, the head of Kofi jumped out the boat and disappeared. Kofi means "born on Friday" ([[Kofi Annan]], for example, was born on a Friday). Djompo means "jump". |
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===Kofi Djompo=== |
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Lelydorp is more like a big village instead of a city. [[Wanica]] has a population of about 80,000 and an area of about 440 km². With a population of this size, Wanica is one of Suriname's most populated and most urbanised districts. Wanica is divided into resorts: De Nieuwe Grond, Domburg, Houttuin, Koewarasan, Kwatta, Lelydorp, Saramacca Polder. In the 1950s, a test was made in Lelydorp with a medical center that also had to function as mini-hospital. |
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| ⚫ | Lelydorp was originally called ''Kofi Djompo'' but was renamed by [[Cornelis Lely]] (the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] [[List of colonial heads of Suriname (Netherlands Guiana)|governor]] of Suriname in 1905) and since then it is known as ''Lelydorp''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.surinameview.com/districten/wanica/|title=Wanica|access-date=28 May 2020|website=Suriname View|language=nl}}</ref> Lely was responsible for many large water construction projects in the Netherlands. |
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The original name ''Kofi Djompo'' is said to refer to a [[Maroon (people)|maroon]] rebel leader called Kofi, who escaped by jumping over a creek.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.villalelydorp.com/geschiedenis-villa-lelydorp-suriname.html|title=Geschiedenis Lelydorp ǀ Villa Lelydorp Apartments|website=Villa Lelydorp|access-date=9 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> Kofi means "born on Friday" ([[Kofi Annan]], for example, was born on a Friday). Djompo means "jump".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://surinameholidays.nl/woensdag/|title=Woensdag – Het belang van namen (van de dagen) in Suriname|website=Suriname Holidays|access-date=10 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> The hamlet started to grow when the [[Lawa Railway]] was constructed,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Encyclopaedie van Nederlandsch West-Indië - Page 448 - Lelydorp|website=[[Digital Library for Dutch Literature]]|url=https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/benj004ency01_01/benj004ency01_01.pdf|date=1916|access-date=5 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> but was mainly dependent on agriculture with [[cassave]] and [[asparagus bean]]s as the main crops.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dbnl.org/tekst/binn011sran01_01/binn011sran01_01_0007.php|title=Sranan. Cultuur in Suriname page 53|website=Digital Library for Dutch Literature|access-date=10 May 2020}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Lelydorp is also the most important halfway stopping point between Paramaribo and Zanderij, where the [[Johan Adolf Pengel Airport]] is located. Its population consists of a mixture of [[Javanese |
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===Modern day Lelydorp=== |
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Lelydorp is considered a big village instead of a city. [[Wanica]] has a population of about 118,000 and an area of about 440 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.statoids.com/usr.html|title=Districts of Suriname |website=Statoids|access-date=10 May 2020}}</ref> With a population of this size, Wanica is one of Suriname's most populated and most urbanised districts. Lelydorp is the main resort of the district with many shops, [[office]]s, and businesses, but still needs a clear city structure and has many agricultural areas close to the centre and neighbourhoods.<ref name="planning_office">{{cite web|url=https://www.planningofficesuriname.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/STRUCTUUR-ANALYSE-IV.pdf|title=STRUCTUUR ANALYSE DISTRICTEN 2009-2013|website=Planning Office Suriname|access-date=22 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> |
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File:Lelydorpmonument.jpg|A monument in Lelydorp |
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| ⚫ | Lelydorp is also the most important halfway stopping point between Paramaribo and Zanderij, where the [[Johan Adolf Pengel Airport]] is located. Its population consists of a mixture of [[Javanese Surinamese|Javanese]], [[Indo-Surinamese|East Indian]], [[Surinamese Creole people|Creoles]], and [[White Surinamese|Europeans]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spangstaging.com/2019/abs/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/census8etn.pdf|title=Census 2012|website=Stang Makandra|access-date=9 May 2020}}</ref> Between 1890-1939 many people from [[Java]] settled into the area. Names of roads and streets in Lelydorp, like Sumatraweg, Celebesweg and Tawangsarieweg, are typical original names from [[Indonesia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indischebuurten.nl/buurten/lelydorp-suriname|title=Lelydorp, Suriname|website=Indische Buurten.nl|language=nl|access-date=10 May 2020}}</ref> The [[Saramacca River]] divides Lelydorp from [[Saramacca District|Saramacca]]. |
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Lelydorp is home to the "Caribbean Centre", a [[conference center]] founded by [[Bhai (writer)|Bhai]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.starnieuws.com/index.php/welcome/index/nieuwsitem/50398|title= |
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Cultuurkenner James Ramlall is niet meer |website=Star Nieuws|access-date=10 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> On 16 July 2010, the Neotropical Butterfly Park opened.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.butterflyparksuriname.com/website/nieuws.asp?menuid=10&id=6|title=Feestelijke opening Neotropical Butterfly Park|access-date=10 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> On 7 February 2020, the [[Regional Hospital Wanica]] opened in Lelydorp.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Regionaal Ziekenhuis Wanica gaat eerste fase in |url=https://www.starnieuws.com/index.php/welcome/index/nieuwsitem/56948|website=Star Nieuws|access-date=9 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
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* [[Chan Santokhi]] (1959), [[President of Suriname]], politician and former chief of police.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vhpnederland.nl/ressortvergadering-te-lelydorp/|title=Ressortvergadering te Lelydorp|website=VHP Nederlands|access-date=10 May 2020|language=nl}}</ref> |
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==Twin city== |
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Lelydorp maintains [[international relations]] with the [[Town twinning|twin city]] of [[Lelystad]]. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Santigron]], a Maroon village in the Lelydorp resort. |
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Latest revision as of 15:57, 6 December 2023
Lelydorp
Kofi Djompo | |
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Resort and town | |
 From top, left to right: Monument Lelydorp; bird's-eye view of Midtown Mall; I Love Kofidjompo Monument | |
 Map showing resorts in Wanica District. Lelydorp | |
| Coordinates: 5°41′48″N 55°13′0″W / 5.69667°N 55.21667°W | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Wanica District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 149 km2 (58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 18,663 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Lelydorp (Sranan Tongo: Kofi Djompo) is the capital city of Wanica District, located in Suriname. With a population of 18,663 (2012), it is the second largest city in Suriname, after Paramaribo.[1]
History
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Pad van Wanica
[edit]For centuries the Pad van Wanica (path of Wanica) has been the only road that leads from Paramaribo to the south. How this road came to be is unknown. It is speculated that the original inhabitants established the path. Be that as it may, a road was built there, and on either side of the road parcels were issued away. The oldest part of this road is the northern part of it, which is closest to Paramaribo. The land issued there date from the early 18th century, with plantation names such as: Hermitage, Zorg en Hoop, Flora, Duisburg, Onverwacht, Goede Verwachting, Ephraimszegen, Nieuw Weergevonden, etc.[2]
Around 1790, a new series of land grants followed ending in the south of the path, starting with Braamshoop and ending with Halfhideslust followed by Klein Nieuwzorg. These new grounds were used almost exclusively as timber grounds.
Kofi Djompo
[edit]Lelydorp was originally called Kofi Djompo but was renamed by Cornelis Lely (the Dutch governor of Suriname in 1905) and since then it is known as Lelydorp.[3] Lely was responsible for many large water construction projects in the Netherlands.
The original name Kofi Djompo is said to refer to a maroon rebel leader called Kofi, who escaped by jumping over a creek.[4] Kofi means "born on Friday" (Kofi Annan, for example, was born on a Friday). Djompo means "jump".[5] The hamlet started to grow when the Lawa Railway was constructed,[6] but was mainly dependent on agriculture with cassave and asparagus beans as the main crops.[7]
Modern day Lelydorp
[edit]Lelydorp is considered a big village instead of a city. Wanica has a population of about 118,000 and an area of about 440 km2.[8] With a population of this size, Wanica is one of Suriname's most populated and most urbanised districts. Lelydorp is the main resort of the district with many shops, offices, and businesses, but still needs a clear city structure and has many agricultural areas close to the centre and neighbourhoods.[9]
Lelydorp is also the most important halfway stopping point between Paramaribo and Zanderij, where the Johan Adolf Pengel Airport is located. Its population consists of a mixture of Javanese, East Indian, Creoles, and Europeans.[10] Between 1890-1939 many people from Java settled into the area. Names of roads and streets in Lelydorp, like Sumatraweg, Celebesweg and Tawangsarieweg, are typical original names from Indonesia.[11] The Saramacca River divides Lelydorp from Saramacca.
Lelydorp is home to the "Caribbean Centre", a conference center founded by Bhai.[12] On 16 July 2010, the Neotropical Butterfly Park opened.[13] On 7 February 2020, the Regional Hospital Wanica opened in Lelydorp.[14]
Notable people
[edit]- Chan Santokhi (1959), President of Suriname, politician and former chief of police.[15]
Twin city
[edit]Lelydorp maintains international relations with the twin city of Lelystad.
See also
[edit]- Santigron, a Maroon village in the Lelydorp resort.
References
[edit]- ^ "World Gazetteer/ Suriname".[dead link]
- ^ "Lelydorp Geschiedenis". Suriname Heritage (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Wanica". Suriname View (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ "Geschiedenis Lelydorp ǀ Villa Lelydorp Apartments". Villa Lelydorp (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Woensdag – Het belang van namen (van de dagen) in Suriname". Suriname Holidays (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Encyclopaedie van Nederlandsch West-Indië - Page 448 - Lelydorp" (PDF). Digital Library for Dutch Literature (in Dutch). 1916. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Sranan. Cultuur in Suriname page 53". Digital Library for Dutch Literature. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Districts of Suriname". Statoids. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "STRUCTUUR ANALYSE DISTRICTEN 2009-2013" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Census 2012" (PDF). Stang Makandra. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Lelydorp, Suriname". Indische Buurten.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Cultuurkenner James Ramlall is niet meer". Star Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Feestelijke opening Neotropical Butterfly Park" (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Regionaal Ziekenhuis Wanica gaat eerste fase in". Star Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Ressortvergadering te Lelydorp". VHP Nederlands (in Dutch). Retrieved 10 May 2020.
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