Lagún | |
|---|---|
Village | |
.jpg) Beach of Lagun | |
  Lagún | |
| Coordinates:12°19′N69°9′W / 12.317°N 69.150°W /12.317; -69.150 | |
| State |  Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Country |  Curaçao |
| District | Bandabou |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.65 km2 (4.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 321 |
| • Density | 28/km2 (71/sq mi) |
| Climate | Dfc |
Lagún is a village in theBandabou district ofCuraçao.[3] It is located in the north-western part of the country, 30 km northwest of the capitalWillemstad. Lagún is a fishing village.Playa Lagun is located south of the village.[4] The Tula Museum is located north of the village.
The name is probably related to a hiddenlagoon located about 500 metres from the village.[5] The village was founded in the mid-19th century byfreed slaves. After the emancipation of 1863, other former slaves joined the villagers. The economy was mainly based on fishing and agriculture.[6]
Lagún is one of the four least populated zones of the island. Between 1992 and 2011, the population decreased by 37% with many emigrating to the Netherlands or moving to the urban area around Willemstad.[1]
The Tula Museum is located in the estate of the Plantation Knip. The museum has been named afterTula, a leader of theCuraçao Slave Revolt of 1795.[5] The slave revolt started at the Plantation Knip and lasted almost two months. Tula was captured and executed.[7] The museum tells the story about the life of the slaves, and the revolution of Tula.[8]
The current buildings date from the 1830s, and are in near original condition. Stables, sheds andcorrals are located near the estate. The estate has been declared a monument.[9]
