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New Amsterdam, Guyana
East Berbice-Corentyne · Guyana
New Amsterdam is a mid-size city in East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana with a population of 35,039. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam was a 17th-century Dutch settlement established at the southern tip of Manhattan Island that served as the seat of the colonial government in New Netherland. The initial trading factory gave rise to the settlement around Fort Amsterdam. The fort was situated on the strategic southern tip of the island of Manhattan and was meant to defend the fur trade operations of the Dutch West India Company in the North River. In 1624, it became a provincial extension of the Dutch Republic and was designated as the capital of the province in 1625. New Amsterdam became a city when it received municipal rights on February 2, 1653.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,039 |
| Population Density | 5,366 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.2492°, -57.5158° |
| Timezone | America/Guyana |
| Country | 🇬🇾 Guyana |
| State / Province | East Berbice-Corentyne |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 74.2 inches (1,885 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam is a mid-size city in Guyana (East Berbice-Corentyne) with a population of 35,039. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guyana.
Climate in New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Oct (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1987 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Guyana avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2492°N, 57.5158°W |
| Timezone | America/Guyana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in |
New Amsterdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and September the driest (2.9").
Colleges & Universities in New Amsterdam
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Austin Police College | College | — | — |
| New Amsterdam Technical Institute | University | — | — |
| University of Guyana - Berbice Campus: Johns Science Center | University | — | — |
| University of Guyana - Tain Campus | University | — | — |
Schools in New Amsterdam
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| New Amsterdam Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Berbice High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Aloysius Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vryman's Erven Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Berbice Educational Institute | — | — | — | — |
| All Saints Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Overwinning Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Special Needs School | — | — | — | — |
| Canje Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cumberland Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Cumberland Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near New Amsterdam
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in New Amsterdam
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield public library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Amsterdam Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stanleytown Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in New Amsterdam
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Market Stalls | |||||
| Port Mourant Market | |||||
| Rosignol - Zeelust N.D.C. weekly market |
Hotels in New Amsterdam
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in New Amsterdam
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in New Amsterdam
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in New Amsterdam
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in New Amsterdam
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in New Amsterdam
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in New Amsterdam
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near New Amsterdam
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cheddi Jagan International Airport | GEO | Large Airport |
| Eugene F. Correia International Airport | OGL | Medium Airport |
| Albion Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alupi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Baiabu Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blairmont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ebini Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Wellington Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hazard Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manglie Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Neville Airport | — | Small Airport |
| New Amsterdam Airport | QSX | Small Airport |
| Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport | ICK | Small Airport |
| Ramnath Agro Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Skeldon Airport | SKM | Small Airport |
| Von Better Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in New Amsterdam
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| New Amsterdam Post Office | |
| Sisters Port Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in New Amsterdam
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints' Anglican Church | |
| Ascension Palmyra Roman Catholic Church | |
| Cazarene Church | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Cumberland Mosque | |
| Ebenezer Lutheran Church | |
| Ethiopian Orthodox Church | |
| Glasgow Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah’s Witnesses | |
| Mandir | |
| Mandir | |
| Masjid Annur | |
| Mindir | |
| New Amsterdam Central Jamaat Masjid | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| SDA Church | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | |
| Seventh Day Adventist |
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What is the population of New Amsterdam?
New Amsterdam has a population of 35,039 residents and is located in Guyana. The population density is 5,366 people per square mile, spread across 6.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in New Amsterdam?
New Amsterdam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.2 inches.