Ephrata, Suriname
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Ephrata | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Bauxite ship on the Cottica River near Ephrata | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Commewijne District |
| Resort | Bakkie |
| Area | |
• Total | 81 km2 (31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (AST) |
| Climate | Af |
Ephrata was a village located within the Bakkie resort of the Commewijne District of Suriname.[1]
Ephrata started as a sugar plantation,[2] and had been documented as early as 20 November 1708.[1] The plantation is located on the Cottica River.[1] The surname "van Ephrata" (English: from Ephrata) is often used by Boni Maroons.[3]
