Houttuin
Settlement in Suriname
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Houttuin (lit. 'wood garden') is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2012 census was 15,656. The largest ethnic group are the Indo-Surinamese.[1] The resort is named after the sugar plantation Houttuyn, which was founded in 1737.[2] The resort was mainly agricultural,[3] and is planned to remain an agricultural centre.[4] In the early 21st century, it has seen a steady population growth, and is becoming suburban with housing projects like Tout Lui Faut.[4]
Staatsolie is operating an oil refinery,[5] and a thermal power plant in Houttuin.[6]
