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Surinam, Mauritius

Savanne · Mauritius

Surinam is a small city in Savanne, Mauritius with a population of 10,621. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

10,621 Population 1,741/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Surinam

Surinam is a village located in the Savanne District of Mauritius. According to the 2011 census by Statistics Mauritius, the population was 10,507.

People

Population10,621
Density1,741/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population10,621
Population Density1,741 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates-20.5097°, 57.5053°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceSavanne
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Surinam

Surinam is a small city in Mauritius (Savanne) with a population of 10,621. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mauritius.

Climate in Surinam

Surinam has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1582 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.2° 230.4
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 258.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.6° 245.8
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 22.7° / 28.7° 170.8
May 24°C / 75°F 21° / 27.1° 119.9
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.6° / 25.5° 83.0
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 18.8° / 24.5° 85.6
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 73.5
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 19° / 25.5° 63.9
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.8° 48.3
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.3° 76.9
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.6° 125.7
Surinam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Mauritius avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density1,741/sq mi
Coordinates-20.5097°N, 57.5053°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.92"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 27, 2018.

Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 210 km
2024 Belal Category 2 127 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 204 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 206 km
2020 Herold Category 3 299 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 92 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 266 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 160 km
2014 Bejisa Category 3 279 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 271 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 132 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 161 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 209 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 146 km
2002 Dina Category 4 120 km
2000 Connie Category 2 285 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 228 km
1999 Davina Category 3 23 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 159 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
April 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in

Surinam has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.9") and September the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Surinam

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gopeenath Cheetamun Government School
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Radio Stations near Surinam

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Plus Mauritius news, music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Best FM dance, pop UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Mauritius talk UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Maurice oldies, pop UNKNOWN
OUi Radio christian, christian music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Kool FM dance, pop UNKNOWN

Museums in Surinam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biscuiterie Rault
Bois Chéri Tea Museum
Domaine Des Aubineaux - Tea Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Maison du rhum & dégustation
Masonic Lodge
Milestones Motor Museum
Museum Touche Du Bois
National History Museum Mahebourg
Open air museum of Trou Chenille
Robert Edward Hart Museum
Saint Aubin Sugarcane Museum
Vanilla House

Libraries in Surinam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire0.0
Carnegie Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Surinam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ah Teck Store
Ajanta-Store
Anand Store
Bazar
Bazar de Souillac
Chantefrais
Cocorico Store
Cold Storage
Dr James Burty David Marketplace
Fara Poulet Frais
Farmers market and clothing
Fish stands
Happy Days Mini Market
Henrietta Co-operative Store
Le Palis Store
Mangalkhan Store
Marché Bambou
Market
Market of Mahebourg
Mauree Store
Mini Baz
Mini Market Le Cordon Bleu
Moonlight Mini Market
Moothoo Trading
Noorah Cold Store
P. Bissessur Store
Poultry Shop
Quatre Bornes Market
Raheemeea Store
Ramnauth Store
Royal Mart
Saba Mini Market
Soomaroo Store
Sunny Store
Supertote
T-Lukkhoo Mini Store
Vacoas market

Hotels in Surinam

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel SkylineInn

Restaurants in Surinam

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madhuban Pure Veg Snack

Gas Stations in Surinam

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Banks in Surinam

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SBM

Stadiums & Teams in Surinam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Surinam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Surinam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
la chapelle

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)

🇲🇺 About Mauritius

Capital Port Louis
Population 1,265,303
Area 2,040 km²
GDP (USD) $14,072,212,290
GDP per capita $11,270
HDI 0.806
Life expectancy 73.4 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 39.0%
Currency MUR (Rupee)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole
Calling code +230
TLD .mu
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Surinam

What is the population of Surinam?

Surinam has a population of 10,621 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,741 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Surinam?

Surinam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches.

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