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Latour, Suriname

Coordinates: 5°47′48″N 55°12′23″W / 5.79667°N 55.20639°W / 5.79667; -55.20639
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Latour, Suriname
Map showing the resorts of Paramaribo District.
  Latour
Country Suriname
DistrictParamaribo District
Area
 • Total
6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total
29,526
 • Density4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (AST)

Latour is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 29,526.[1] Latour is a low income neighbourhood with large unemployment.[2] Latour is the most populous resort of Paramaribo.[3]

One of the most active NGOs in Latour is Stibula,[4] which works to provide development to the area's youth.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Resorts in Suriname Census 2012" (PDF). Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Paramaribo-Zuid". Vakantie Arena (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Structuur Analyse" (PDF). Planning Office Suriname (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Stibula werkt keihard aan ontspanning jongeren". Dagblad Suriname (in Dutch). 2021-03-06. Retrieved 2021-05-07.

5°47′48″N 55°12′23″W / 5.79667°N 55.20639°W / 5.79667; -55.20639