Calcutta
SurinameSR
Resort in Saramacca District, Suriname
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 from Calcutta. About one third returned to India, but most decided to stay in Suriname.
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- 5.839, -55.674
- Timezone
- America/Paramaribo
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Calcutta
Calcutta belongs to Suriname and has the feel of a destination. What stands out most: adventure and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Calcutta
Adventure in Calcutta
(1)Looking for adventure? Calcutta has Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Calcutta.
Sports in Calcutta
(1)Calcutta records Golf under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Calcutta is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Getting there & around
Small places like Calcutta are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Suriname. Time zone: America/Paramaribo.
Similar destinations
Places near Calcutta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Calcutta known for?
- Calcutta, in Suriname, is best known for adventure and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Calcutta?
- Recorded activities in Calcutta include Treasure Hunts and Golf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Calcutta located?
- Calcutta is located in Suriname. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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