Tijgerkreek

Tijgerkreek is a resort in Suriname, located in the Saramacca District. Its population at the 2012 census was 3,244, the majority being Javanese, and East Indian.^[1] The resort is mainly agricultural. In the 21st century, there has been an emphasis on peanuts. The development of a modern agricultural centre is being planned.^[2]

Country Suriname

TimezoneUTC-3 (AST)

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Tijgerkreek
Resort
Map showing the resorts of Saramacca District.   Tijgerkreek
Country	Suriname
District	Saramacca District
Area
• Total	241 km2 (93 sq mi)
Population  (2012)[1]
• Total	3,244
• Density	13.5/km2 (34.9/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-3 (AST)

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The resort is named after the creek Tijgerkreek which is a tributary of the Saramacca River,^[3] however the main settlement is Sidoredjo which was incorporated as a village in 1937.^[4]