Discover the history of Brokopondo.
The city of Brokopondo was established in Suriname when the Dutch government built the Afobaka Dam on the Suriname River in 1964 to generate electricity. Important information: The indigenous population was evacuated from the Brokopondo area due to the dam construction, and nine new settlements were built to accommodate them. In Lake Brokopondo, formed by the dam, there is a deer known as the "Riding People". After the dam was built, Brokopondo became a center for aluminum industry, housing factories of the Surinamese Dutch Aluminum Company. In 1971, the Brokopondo municipality was established as a form of local government. Important information: The Afobaka Dam and its reservoir are a significant tourist attraction in Brokopondo, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful nature and water activities.
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