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Meerzorg, Suriname
Commewijne District · Suriname
Meerzorg is a small city in Commewijne District, Suriname with a population of 12,405. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Meerzorg
Meerzorg is a town and resort (municipality) in Suriname, located on the eastern bank of the Suriname River, directly opposite the capital Paramaribo. Its population at the 2012 census was 12,405. Since 2000 it has been connected to Paramaribo by the Jules Wijdenbosch Bridge, named after the former President Jules Wijdenbosch.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,405 |
| Population Density | 30 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.8079°, -55.1408° |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
| Country | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
| State / Province | Commewijne District |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.2 inches (2,138 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Meerzorg
Meerzorg is a small city in Suriname (Commewijne District) with a population of 12,405. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.2 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.
Climate in Meerzorg
Meerzorg has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1993 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Suriname avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 417.4 sq mi (1,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8079°N, 55.1408°W |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in |
Meerzorg has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 84.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and September the driest (3.5").
Radio Stations near Meerzorg
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 10 Magic FM | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Apintie | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Meerzorg
| 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 Meerzorg
| 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 Meerzorg
| 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 Meerzorg
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Meerzorg
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Meerzorg
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Meerzorg
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Meerzorg
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Meerzorg
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Meerzorg
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Sranan Biri |
Stadiums & Teams in Meerzorg
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Kamperveen Stadion | ||
| Dr. Ir. F. Essed Stadion | ||
| NGVB Football stadion |
Airports Near Meerzorg
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | PBM | Large Airport |
| Braak Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport | EAX | Small Airport |
| Gross Rosebel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Henri Alwies Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jarikaba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moengo Airstrip | MOJ | Small Airport |
| Zorg en Hoop Airport | ORG | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Meerzorg
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 Meerzorg
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AAI Islam Meerzorg | |
| Noeroel Islam | |
| temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Suriname
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What is the population of Meerzorg?
Meerzorg has a population of 12,405 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 417.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Meerzorg?
Meerzorg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.2 inches.