Brokopondo, Suriname
Brokopondo District · Suriname
Brokopondo is a small town in Brokopondo District, Suriname with a population of 4,482. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Brokopondo
Brokopondo is the capital town of the Brokopondo District, Suriname. It is located on the west shore of the Suriname river, just north of the Afobaka dam, 105 kilometers south-east of Suriname capital city of Paramaribo. Brokopondo can be reached via the Avobakaweg from Paranam to Afobaka.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,482 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.0559°, -54.9804° |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
| Country | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
| State / Province | Brokopondo District |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.6 inches (2,353 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Brokopondo
Brokopondo is a small town in Suriname (Brokopondo District) with a population of 4,482. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.6 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.
Climate in Brokopondo
Brokopondo has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Oct (29°C), the coldest is Jun (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2050 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Suriname avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 118.3 sq mi (306.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0559°N, 54.9804°W |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in |
Brokopondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 92.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.2") and October the driest (3.6").
Schools in Brokopondo
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.S. Brokopondo | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in Brokopondo
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Brokopondo
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Brokopondo
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | PBM | Large Airport |
| Afobakka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brownsweg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cabana Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gakaba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gross Rosebel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ladouanie Airport | LDO | Small Airport |
| Langatabbetje Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moengo Airstrip | MOJ | Small Airport |
| Nieuw Jacobkondre Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sarakreek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stoelmanseiland Airport | SMZ | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Brokopondo?
Brokopondo has a population of 4,482 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 118.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Brokopondo?
Brokopondo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 92.6 inches.
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