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Brownsweg, Suriname

Brokopondo District · Suriname

Brownsweg is a small town in Brokopondo District, Suriname with a population of 4,793. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

4,793 Population 14/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
90.9 in Annual Rain
America / Paramaribo Timezone

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About Brownsweg

Brownsweg

Brownsweg is a town and resort in Suriname in the Brokopondo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 4,793.

People

Population4,793
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain90.9 in/yr
Sunny Days172/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population4,793
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates5.0044°, -55.1533°
TimezoneAmerica/Paramaribo
Country🇸🇷 Suriname
State / ProvinceBrokopondo District
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation90.9 inches (2,310 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Brownsweg

Brownsweg is a small town in Suriname (Brokopondo District) with a population of 4,793. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.9 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.

Brownsweg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Suriname avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area343.2 sq mi (888.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates5.0044°N, 55.1533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Paramaribo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.9"
139% above Suriname avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 12.95"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
April 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 9.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in

Brownsweg has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 91.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.0") and October the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Brownsweg

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pater van de Pluym School
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Radio Stations near Brownsweg

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Restaurants in Brownsweg

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mitran

Gas Stations in Brownsweg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SR #4372484689
SR #507688579

Airports Near Brownsweg

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Johan Adolf Pengel International AirportPBMLarge Airport
Afobakka AirstripSmall Airport
Brownsweg AirstripSmall Airport
Cabana AirstripSmall Airport
Gakaba AirstripSmall Airport
Gross Rosebel AirstripSmall Airport
Ladouanie AirportLDOSmall Airport
Langatabbetje AirstripSmall Airport
Lelygebergte AirstripSmall Airport
Nieuw Jacobkondre AirstripSmall Airport
Poesoegroenoe(Pusugrunu) AirstripSmall Airport
Sarakreek AirstripSmall Airport
Stoelmanseiland AirportSMZSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Brownsweg

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Central Suriname Nature ReserveNatural2000

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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Paramaribo

🇸🇷 About Suriname

Capital Paramaribo
Population 575,991
Area 163,270 km²
GDP (USD) $3,472,693,412
GDP per capita $5,522
HDI 0.722
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 78.4%
Urban population 65.8%
Currency SRD (Dollar)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +597
TLD .sr
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Brownsweg

Central Suriname Nature Reserve
Natural · inscribed 2000
The Central Suriname Nature Reserve comprises 1.6 million ha of primary tropical forest of west-central Suriname. It protects the upper watershed of the Coppename River and the headwaters of the Lucie, Oost, Zuid, Saramaccz, and Gran Rio rivers and covers a ra...

Public Holidays in Suriname

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 6 Three Kings Day Three Kings Day
Jan 18 World Religion Day World Religion Day
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Feb 25 Day of the Revolution Day of the Revolution
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
Jun 5 Indian Arrival Day Indian Arrival Day
Jul 1 Keti Koti Keti Koti
Aug 8 Javanese Arrival Day Javanese Arrival Day
Aug 9 Indigenous People's Day Indigenous People's Day
Oct 10 Day of the Maroons Day of the Maroons
Oct 20 Chinese Arrival day Chinese Arrival day
Nov 25 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brownsweg

What is the population of Brownsweg?

Brownsweg has a population of 4,793 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 343.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Brownsweg?

Brownsweg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 172 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.9 inches.

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