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Onverwacht, Suriname
Para District · Suriname
Onverwacht is a small town in Para District, Suriname with a population of 2,105. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Onverwacht
Onverwacht is the capital town of Para District, Suriname.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,105 |
| Population Density | 37 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.5898°, -55.1946° |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
| Country | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
| State / Province | Para District |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.0 inches (2,185 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Onverwacht
Onverwacht is a small town in Suriname (Para District) with a population of 2,105. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 86.0 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.
Climate in Onverwacht
Onverwacht 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 | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Suriname avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (149.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5898°N, 55.1946°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) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in |
Onverwacht has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 86.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and October the driest (3.6").
Schools in Onverwacht
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sint Martinus de Porres | — | — | — | — |
| St. Bernardus School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Onverwacht
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 10 Magic FM | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Apintie | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Onverwacht
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheek Surinaams Museum | ||||
| Bibliotheek Surinaams Museum | ||||
| Butterfly Plantation | ||||
| Fort Zeelandia | ||||
| Fort Zeelandia | ||||
| Koto Museum | ||||
| Koto Museum | ||||
| Numismatic Museum | ||||
| Peperpot Nature Reserve Information Centre | ||||
| Peperpot Nature Reserve Information Centre |
Libraries in Onverwacht
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adek-UvS Centrale Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiliotheek | 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 Onverwacht
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrijfs Winkel | |||||
| Biliton Store | |||||
| Centrale Markt | |||||
| Choi's Groenten Markt | |||||
| Kwakoeplein | |||||
| Kwakoeplein | |||||
| Lelydorp Markt | |||||
| Orchid Association | |||||
| Orchid Association | |||||
| Tang Fat | |||||
| Vreedzaammarkt | |||||
| Zondag/Woensdag Markt De Nieuwe Grond |
Hotels in Onverwacht
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Onverwacht
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Onverwacht
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Onverwacht
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Golden Ray |
Stadiums & Teams in Onverwacht
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Kamperveen Stadion | ||
| Dr. Ir. F. Essed Stadion | ||
| NGVB Football stadion |
Airports Near Onverwacht
11 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 |
| Cabana Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport | EAX | Small Airport |
| Gross Rosebel Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Henri Alwies Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Jarikaba Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nieuw Jacobkondre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Zorg en Hoop Airport | ORG | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Onverwacht
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bon Animo Medical Group | ||
| Diapura | ||
| Health Control | ||
| Seti Lab |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Onverwacht
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s witnesses | |
| mosque |
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What is the population of Onverwacht?
Onverwacht has a population of 2,105 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Onverwacht?
Onverwacht 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 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.0 inches.