Lelydorp, Suriname
Wanica District · Suriname
Lelydorp is a small city in Wanica District, Suriname with a population of 19,991. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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 Lelydorp
Lelydorp is the capital city of Wanica District, located in Suriname's north. With a population of 18,663 (2012), it is the second largest city in Suriname, after Paramaribo.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,991 |
| Population Density | 348 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.7000°, -55.2333° |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
| Country | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
| State / Province | Wanica District |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.7 inches (2,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lelydorp
Lelydorp is a small city in Suriname (Wanica District) with a population of 19,991. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.7 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.
Climate in Lelydorp
Lelydorp has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2262 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Suriname avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (149.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7000°N, 55.2333°W |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in |
Lelydorp has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 84.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and September the driest (3.4").
Schools in Lelydorp
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.S. Bomapolder | - | - | - | - |
| Henry N. Hassankhan Scholengemeenschap | - | - | - | - |
| Johannes Vrolijk School | - | - | - | - |
| John Monkou School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lelydorp
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 10 Magic FM | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Apintie | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Lelydorp
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Surinaams Museum | ||||
| Bibliotheek Surinaams Museum | ||||
| Butterfly Plantation | ||||
| Fort Nieuw Amsterdam | ||||
| Fort Nieuw Amsterdam | ||||
| Fort Zeelandia | ||||
| Fort Zeelandia | ||||
| Koto Museum | ||||
| Koto Museum | ||||
| Mariënburg Suikerfabriek | ||||
| Numismatic Museum | ||||
| Peperpot Nature Reserve Information Centre | ||||
| Peperpot Nature Reserve Information Centre | ||||
| Sana Budaya | ||||
| Sana Budaya | ||||
| Telecom museum | ||||
| Telecom museum | ||||
| Verhalenmuseum |
Libraries in Lelydorp
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adek-UvS Centrale Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| CCS Cultureel Centrum Suriname | 0.0 | |||||
| Herbarium Suriname | 0.0 | |||||
| Herbarium Suriname | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Medical Science | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of Medical Science | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lelydorp
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrijfs Winkel | |||||
| Biliton Store | |||||
| Centrale Markt | |||||
| Choi's Groenten Markt | |||||
| Fu Wing Trading | |||||
| Fu Wing Trading | |||||
| Houtmarkt | |||||
| Houtmarkt | |||||
| Kwakoeplein | |||||
| Kwakoeplein | |||||
| Lelydorp Markt | |||||
| Orchid Association | |||||
| Orchid Association | |||||
| Orchid Market | |||||
| Orchid Market | |||||
| Parkeer Plaats Rubim | |||||
| Saoenah Markt | |||||
| Saoenah Markt | |||||
| Tang Fat | |||||
| Vreedzaammarkt | |||||
| Zondag/Woensdag Markt De Nieuwe Grond |
Hotels in Lelydorp
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Lelydorp
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lelydorp
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lelydorp
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lelydorp
3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lelydorp
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lelydorp
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lelydorp
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Lelydorp
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Sranan Biri |
Stadiums & Teams in Lelydorp
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Kamperveen Stadion | ||
| Dr. Ir. F. Essed Stadion | ||
| NGVB Football stadion |
Airports Near Lelydorp
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | PBM | Large Airport |
| Afobakka Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Braak Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Brownsweg Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport | EAX | Small Airport |
| Gross Rosebel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Henri Alwies Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarikaba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zorg en Hoop Airport | ORG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lelydorp
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| PICO Lelydorp |
Treatment Centers in Lelydorp
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Anviti medical center | ||
| Body Mirrors | ||
| Bon Animo Medical Group | ||
| Diapura | ||
| Health Control | ||
| Prikpunt | ||
| RGD Poli Nw-Amsterdam | ||
| Seti Lab | ||
| Van Axel Dongen Revalidatie service |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lelydorp
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bektie Islam Sedjatie | |
| De Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen | |
| Kerkgenootschap der Zevendedags Adventisten | |
| Masdjid Attaqwa | |
| Masdjid Attawfiq | |
| Masdjid Gaytul Islam | |
| Nurul Huda | |
| Shri Krishna Mandir | |
| Sint-Antonius R.K. Parochie | |
| St Jozef Parochie |
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Waterfalls Near Lelydorp
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Lelydorp.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Anjoemara Vallen | |
| Anjoemara Vallen 2 |
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What is the population of Lelydorp?
Lelydorp has a population of 19,991 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 348 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lelydorp?
Lelydorp has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 84.7 inches.
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