Groot Henar

About Groot Henar

Groot Henar is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District, near the bridge over the Nickerie River. Its population at the 2012 census was 2,709, most of which are East Indian. The resort has been named after the plantation Henar which was turned into small agricultural plots after the abolition of slavery. The cultivatable area was increased with the Henarpolder created in the 1920s. 1970 the Europolder was created adding 3,700 hectares to the resort. Groot Henar has a school, and a clinic.

Region Types

Region Map

Loading map...

Region Info

Area Info

Population Info

• Population: 2.7k inhabitants