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Powakka, Suriname
Para District · Suriname
Powakka is a small town in Para District, Suriname with a population of 1,920. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Powakka
Powakka is an Indigenous village of Lokono Amerindians in the resort of Oost in the Para District in Suriname. The village is located on the road to Carolina which connects to the Avobakaweg to Paramaribo.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,920 |
| Population Density | 33 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.4452°, -55.0802° |
| 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 | 88.9 inches (2,258 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Powakka
Powakka is a small town in Suriname (Para District) with a population of 1,920. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 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 88.9 inches. The timezone is America/Paramaribo.
Climate in Powakka
Powakka 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 | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Suriname avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (149.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4452°N, 55.0802°W |
| Timezone | America/Paramaribo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in |
Powakka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and October the driest (3.5").
Radio Stations near Powakka
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 10 Magic FM | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Apintie | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Powakka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Plantation |
Libraries in Powakka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibiliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Powakka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrijfs Winkel | |||||
| Biliton Store | |||||
| Tang Fat |
Monuments in Powakka
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Powakka
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Powakka
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Powakka
13 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 |
| Langatabbetje Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moengo Airstrip | MOJ | Small Airport |
| Nieuw Jacobkondre Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Zorg en Hoop Airport | ORG | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Powakka
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jodensavanne Archaeological Site: Jodensavanne Settlement and Cassipora Creek Cemetery | Cultural | 2023 |
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What is the population of Powakka?
Powakka has a population of 1,920 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 57.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Powakka?
Powakka 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 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.9 inches.