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Wasjabo Destination Guide
Delve into Wasjabo in Suriname
Wasjabo in the region of Sipaliwini is located in Suriname - some 146 mi or ( 235 km ) West of Paramaribo , the country's capital .
Local time in Wasjabo is now 08:37 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/Paramaribo " with a UTC offset of -3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Orealla, Mabaruma, Georgetown, Epira, and Bartica. While being here, you might want to check out Orealla . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Wasjabo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Apoera
Apoera, also Apura, is a town in western Suriname. It is the final destination of the Southern East-West Link. 15 miles north-west on the other side of the Courantyne River lies the Guyanese village of Orealla. In the framework of the IIRSA project on the upgrading of the road between Ciudad Guayana, San Martín de Turumbang, Linden, Apoera and Paramaribo, a bridge spanning the Courantyne River is planned near Apoera.
Located at 5.20 -57.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Washabo Airport
Washabo Airstrip is an airstrip located near Washabo or Wasjabo and Apoera or Apura in Suriname.
Located at 5.25 -57.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Westelijke Polders
Westelijke Polders is a resort in Suriname, located in the Nickerie District. Its population at the 2004 census was 9,046. Its Dutch placename (in English 'western polders') reflects Suriname's colonial past. Its western boundary is the Courantyne River, between Suriname and Guyana.
Located at 5.36 -57.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Orealla
Orealla (or Orealla Mission) is an American Indian community in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region of Guyana, on the Courantyne River, approximately 33 miles south of Crabwood Creek and 11 miles north of Epira, located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:5|17|50|N|57|20|50|W|region:GY_type:city | |name= }}, altitude 11 metres. 15 miles south-east on the other side of the Courantyne River lies the Surinamese village of Apoera.
Located at 5.30 -57.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Kabalebo River
Kabalebo River is a river of Suriname. It joins with the Courantyne River near Apoera. A plan for a dam in the river serving a hydroelectric power plant is part of the West Suriname Plan.
Located at 5.03 -57.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
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