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 | 0.277/km2 (0.717/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Coronie District. Its population was 593 at the 2012 census. Welgelegen began as a cotton plantation in 1824. The church of Welgelegen was consecrated on 1 November 1883 but was not originally built at its current location; it was first erected at Cardross Park and later moved. The church is no longer in service. The villages of Jenny and Mary's Hope are also located in the Welgelegen resort.