Latour

Latour is a resort situated in the Paramaribo District of Suriname. The area accommodates a population of 29,526 residents within the Paramaribo District.

Cultural Exchange

Daily interactions highlight a diverse linguistic landscape reflecting the heritage of Suriname. Communications among the 29,526 inhabitants navigate multiple linguistic channels across the resort.

• nl-SR: Utilized in regional contexts.
• en: Spoken alongside other tongues.
• srn: Active within community life.
• hns: Represented in the local demographic makeup.
• jv: Part of the heritage found throughout the Paramaribo District.

Travelers exploring this part of Suriname encounter these linguistic traditions operating concurrently at latitude 5.79668 and longitude -55.20858.

Latour is a resort in the Paramaribo District of Suriname.

It lies at 5.79668° N latitude and –55.20858° W longitude and is home to 29,526 residents.

River tides, canvas whispers

The settlement’s everyday soundscape is layered with Dutch (nl‑SR), English, Sranan Tongo, Hindustani (hns) and Javanese (jv), a linguistic tapestry that naturally encourages cross‑cultural conversation. The name “Latour” also appears in the wider artistic world: Henri Fantin‑Latour was a noted French painter, Joseph Latour a Romantic drawer, and Jean Théodore Latour a composer, among others listed in the broader “Latour” entry. This nominal resonance links the Surinamese community to a lineage of visual and musical creators, suggesting a subtle dialogue between local multilingual life and the historic figures who share its name.

For a concise overview of the settlement, see Latour on Wikipedia.

History

Latour is a resort located within the Paramaribo District of Suriname. Situated at the coordinates 5.79668 latitude and -55.20858 longitude, this urban settlement maintains a population of 29,526 residents.

Cultural exchange shapes the linguistic landscape of Latour, where daily life unfolds across multiple tongues. Within this Paramaribo District resort, the community engages using Dutch-Surinamese, English, Sranan Tongo, Hindustani, and Javanese languages. These diverse linguistic traditions reflect the multifaceted heritage of the 29,526 individuals residing in the area, blending indigenous and immigrant roots into a dynamic society operating on the America/Paramaribo time zone. Transactions and community interactions across the resort utilize the local currency, designated as SRD.

Geographically positioned at 5.79668 north and -55.20858 west, Latour operates entirely outside the status of a national capital, yet it remains a significant demographic focal point within the Paramaribo District. The convergence of multiple languages—specifically nl-SR, en, srn, hns, and jv—underscores the history of cross-cultural communication that defines the day-to-day existence of the resort's population.

Further details regarding the geographic data of this location can be referenced through the GeoNames record for Latour, while general nomenclature details are documented in the Latour encyclopedic entry.

Latour

Latour is a resort located in the Paramaribo District of Suriname. Situated at coordinates 5.79668 latitude and -55.20858 longitude, the area supports a population of 29,526 residents.

Operating within the America/Paramaribo timezone, the locality functions as an administrative resort distinct from being a national capital. Financial transactions in the surrounding territory utilize the SRD currency.

Daily communication across the resort reflects a multilingual framework that encompasses several tongues spoken throughout Suriname. Residents engage using Dutch (nl-SR), English, Sranan Tongo (srn), Sarnami Hindustani (hns), and Javanese (jv), illustrating a multifaceted linguistic environment tied to the region's cultural composition.

Outside of its geographical classification in the Paramaribo District, the name Latour is shared by multiple global entities. These include French communes such as Marnhagues-et-Latour in Aveyron, Miramont-Latour in Gers, Latour in Haute-Garonne, Latour-en-Woëvre in Meuse, Latour-Bas-Elne and Latour-de-Carol in Pyrénées-Orientales, and Latour-de-France. Additional geographical references encompass Latur in India, alongside historical figures like the Belgian aristocrat Henri de Baillet-Latour (1876–1942), who served as the third president of the International Olympic Committee, and the French sociologist Bruno Latour (1947–2022). Well-known wine production estates in France, including Château Latour in Pauillac, Château Latour à Pomerol, Château Latour-Martillac, and Maison Louis Latour in Burgundy, also bear the name, as documented in Latour.