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Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname
Nickerie District · Suriname
Nieuw Nickerie is a small city in Nickerie District, Suriname with a population of 12,818. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Nickerie is the third largest city in Suriname with a population estimated at 12,818 at the 2012 census. It is the capital city of the Nickerie district, and the terminus of the East-West Link.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,818 |
| Population Density | 1,107 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9261°, -56.9730° |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
| Country | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
| State / Province | Nickerie District |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.9 inches (1,852 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Nickerie is a small city in Suriname (Nickerie District) with a population of 12,818. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 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 72.9 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.
Climate in Nieuw Nickerie
Nieuw Nickerie has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2036 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Suriname avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9261°N, 56.9730°W |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in |
Nieuw Nickerie has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and September the driest (3.0").
Schools in Nieuw Nickerie
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.S. Bacovendam | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Nieuw Nickerie
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishara | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Nieuw Nickerie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon's Stationary | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nieuw Nickerie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrale Markt Nieuw Nickerie | |||||
| Skeldon Market |
Gas Stations in Nieuw Nickerie
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Nieuw Nickerie
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alupi Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blairmont Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Donderskamp Airstrip | — | 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 |
| Totness Airport | TOT | Small Airport |
| Von Better Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Wageningen Airstrip | AGI | Small Airport |
| Washabo Airport | WSO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Suriname
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Nieuw Nickerie?
Nieuw Nickerie has a population of 12,818 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 1,107 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nieuw Nickerie?
Nieuw Nickerie 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 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.9 inches.