Saramacca District, Suriname · South America
Calcutta sits on the route: 25 minutes from Groningen.
Calcutta is a town located in Saramacca District, Suriname. With a population of 1,647, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Calcutta sits in Suriname. It's in the America/Paramaribo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Calcutta to your route.
Calcutta is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 1,647, and is mainly inhabited by East Indians. The town is named after Calcutta, India. From 1873 onwards, indentured workers were recruited from India to work the plantations. Most of the workers departed fromRead more
Calcutta. About one third returned to India, but most decided to stay in Suriname.
Calcutta is the place where oil was discovered in 1965 which marked the beginning of Staatsolie, the national oil and gold company. Calcutta is a major centre of rice cultivation.
The resorts also contains the village of Boskamp and the indigenous village of Kalebaskreek. The former leprosy colony of Batavia is located in the resort.
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Calcutta is located in Saramacca District, Suriname, South America. The coordinates are 5.8387 latitude, -55.6741 longitude.
Calcutta has a population of approximately 1,647 people, making it a town in Suriname.
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