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Paramaribo, Suriname
Paramaribo District · Suriname
Paramaribo is a large city in Paramaribo District, Suriname with a population of 223,757. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Paramaribo
Paramaribo is the capital and largest city of Suriname, located on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District. Paramaribo has a population of roughly 252,581 people as of the 2025 estimate, almost half of Suriname's population. The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.
People
Climate
| Population | 223,757 |
| Population Density | 3,184 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.8664°, -55.1668° |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
| Country | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
| State / Province | Paramaribo District |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.8 inches (1,951 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Paramaribo
Paramaribo is a large city in Suriname (Paramaribo District) with a population of 223,757. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 76.8 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.
Climate in Paramaribo
Paramaribo 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 | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Suriname avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 70.3 sq mi (182.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8664°N, 55.1668°W |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in |
Paramaribo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 76.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and September the driest (2.9").
Colleges & Universities in Paramaribo
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton de Kom University ADEK | University | - | Visit → |
| CELOS | University | - | , |
| Faculty of Medicine Science | University | - | Visit → |
| IBW University of Applied Sciences | University | - | , |
Schools in Paramaribo
79+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur A. Hoogendoorn Atheneum | - | - | - | - |
| Henry Dahlberg HAVO 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Mulo Geyersvlijt School | - | - | - | - |
| LTS 4 | - | - | - | - |
| St. Petrus School | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Clevia | - | - | - | - |
| Geertruida Pontschool der EBGS | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Pont Buiten | - | - | - | - |
| Samuel Glöckler School | - | - | - | - |
| OS Nieuw Amsterdam | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. I Geyersvlijt | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. II Geyersvlijt | - | - | - | - |
| Renckewitzschool | - | - | - | - |
| Mgr. Wulfinghschool | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Drambrandersgracht | - | - | - | - |
| Rainbow School | - | - | - | - |
| Samuelschool | - | - | - | - |
| Maria Hartmannschool | - | - | - | - |
| Colleridgeschool | - | - | - | - |
| IMEAO 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Graaf von Zinzendorf School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Paulus School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Elisabeth School 1 | - | - | - | - |
| St. Elisabeth School 2 | - | - | - | - |
| St. Louise School | - | - | - | - |
| Christiaan David School | - | - | - | - |
| J.M. Blufpand | - | - | - | - |
| H.J. Heilbron School | - | - | - | - |
| Marie le Fevre School | - | - | - | - |
| Soroptimisten Centrum School | - | - | - | - |
| St Ignatiusschool | - | - | - | - |
| St. Aloysius School | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Oude Charlesburg | - | - | - | - |
| M.C. Jessurun | - | - | - | - |
| J.Th. Wenzel School | - | - | - | - |
| Christiaan Themen School | - | - | - | - |
| Nabawi School | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Tourtonne III | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Blauwgrond | - | - | - | - |
| St. Helena School | - | - | - | - |
| Algemene Middelbare School | - | - | - | - |
| Ludwich A. Simons School | - | - | - | - |
| F.G. Richenel Sloote School | - | - | - | - |
| Scholengemeenschap Sanatan Dharma SGS | - | - | - | - |
| De Vrije school | - | - | - | - |
| Graaf von Zinzendorfschool | - | - | - | - |
| Polanen school | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Petuniastraat | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Petuniastraat 2 | - | - | - | - |
| M.G.J. Poolschool | - | - | - | - |
| Petrus Donders School | - | - | - | - |
| Surinaams Pedagogisch Instituut (SPI) | - | - | - | - |
| Natin | - | - | - | - |
| PTC mottenshoop | - | - | - | - |
| Hendrikschool | - | - | - | - |
| Janssen & Partners Hogeschool | - | - | - | - |
| Hair Styling Center Suriname | - | - | - | - |
| Ewald P. Meyer Lyceum | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Ma Retraite | - | - | - | - |
| I.P.J. Berkeveldschool | - | - | - | - |
| Stichting Kangoeroe Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Sohanssing school | - | - | - | - |
| Hirassing School | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Zinniastraat | - | - | - | - |
| O.S. Wintiwai | - | - | - | - |
| Zinnia school | - | - | - | - |
| Kennedy School | - | - | - | - |
| IMEO-2 | - | - | - | - |
| S.M.O. Schakelinstituut | - | - | - | - |
| LBO | - | - | - | - |
| Nabawi School | - | - | - | - |
| Sint Willibrordusschool | - | - | - | - |
| St gertrudis | - | - | - | - |
| NATIN | - | - | - | - |
| Hendrik Sylvesterschool | - | - | - | - |
| R.D. Simonsschool | - | - | - | - |
| Sint Bernadette School | - | - | - | - |
| Mr. Dr. J.C. de Miranda Lyceum | - | - | - | - |
| LTS 1 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Paramaribo
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 10 Magic FM | - | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Apintie | - | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Paramaribo
| 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 Paramaribo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adek-UvS Centrale Bibliotheek | 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 |
Farmers Markets in Paramaribo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| Vreedzaammarkt | |||||
| Zondag/Woensdag Markt De Nieuwe Grond |
Restaurants in Paramaribo
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Paramaribo
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Paramaribo
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Paramaribo
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Paramaribo
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Paramaribo
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Paramaribo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Sranan Biri |
Stadiums & Teams in Paramaribo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Kamperveen Stadion | ||
| Dr. Ir. F. Essed Stadion | ||
| NGVB Football stadion |
Airports Near Paramaribo
6 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 |
| Henri Alwies Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jarikaba Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Zorg en Hoop Airport | ORG | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Paramaribo
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| On Time Delivery | |
| Post Stanley | |
| Surpost | |
| Trans Logis | |
| Tull Express | |
| UPS Suriname |
Treatment Centers in Paramaribo
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 Paramaribo
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethaniëkerk | |
| Bethlehemkerk | |
| Centrumkerk | |
| Christelijke en Zending Alliance Kerk | |
| Christus kennen | |
| Combe Church | |
| De Kerk van Jezus Christus van de Heiligen der Laatste Dagen | |
| Djama'ah Anshorullah | |
| Gemeente de Roep vid Bruidegom MInistries | |
| Gemeente Wanica der EBGS | |
| Grote Stadskerk | |
| Heilige Driekoningenkerk | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Koningkrijkszaal van Jehovah's Getuigen | |
| Koninkrijkszaal van Jehova's Getuigen | |
| Koninkrijkszaal van Jehovah's Getuigen | |
| Koninkrijkszaal van Jehovah's Getuigen | |
| Logos International | |
| Maarten Lutherse Kerk | |
| Masdjid Al Haq |
Quick Facts
Around Paramaribo
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Paramaribo
7 places within 15 km
- • Fort Nieuw Amsterdam
- • Readytex
- • Ajoeb Moentari
- • Braamspunt
- • end of grapefruitstraat
- • Stichting der Islamitische Gemeenten in Suriname
- • Watchtower
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Public Holidays in Suriname
18 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Paramaribo
What is the population of Paramaribo?
Paramaribo has a population of 223,757 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 3,184 people per square mile, spread across 70.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Paramaribo?
Paramaribo 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. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.8 inches.