Houttuin () is a resort in Suriname, located in the Wanica District. Its population at the 2012 census was 15,656. The largest ethnic group are the Indo-Surinamese. The resort is named after the sugar plantation , which was founded in 1737. The resort was mainly agricultural, and is planned to remain an agricultural centre. In the early 21st century, it has seen a steady population growth, and has become more suburban with housing projects like .
Staatsolie is operating an oil refinery, and a thermal power plant in Houttuin.
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