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Van Pettenpolder, Suriname

Nickerie District · Suriname

Van Pettenpolder is a small town in Nickerie District, Suriname with a population of 966. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

966 Population 83/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
72.9 in Annual Rain
America / Paramaribo Timezone

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About Van Pettenpolder

Van Pettenpolder

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

Population966
Density83/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain72.9 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population966
Population Density83 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates5.9283°, -56.9930°
TimezoneAmerica/Paramaribo
Country🇸🇷 Suriname
State / ProvinceNickerie District
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation72.9 inches (1,852 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Van Pettenpolder

Van Pettenpolder is a small town in Suriname (Nickerie District) with a population of 966. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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.

Van Pettenpolder has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Suriname avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates5.9283°N, 56.9930°W
TimezoneAmerica/Paramaribo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above Suriname avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.22"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.03"

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

Van Pettenpolder 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").

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Schools in Van Pettenpolder

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buena Bibaz School
Surinaams Pedagogisch Instituut (S.P.I.) Nickerie
O.S. Nieuw Nickerie 3
O.S. Delhiweg
Mulo West
O.S. Nieuw Nickerie 4
O.S. Nieuw Nickerie 2
St. Clara School
St. Alfonsus School
Sitalsing School
Ramjanee School
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Radio Stations near Van Pettenpolder

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ishara MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Van Pettenpolder

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gordon's Stationary0.0
National Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Van Pettenpolder

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centrale Markt Nieuw Nickerie
Skeldon Market

Hotels in Van Pettenpolder

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beni's Technical Trading
Concord 2000
Hotel Ameerali
Hotel De Vesting
Hotel Pak Hap
Hotel Tyche (voorheen Royal)
Luxor Hotel
New Kow Loon
Residence Inn
River Breeze

Restaurants in Van Pettenpolder

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Concord 2000
Curry & more roti shop
Dewan Roti Shop
Eve's Place
Hong Kong 2 Restaurant
HONG KONG Restaurant
Huang Ba Restaurant
Kow Loon Restaurant
Lanai
Nancy Land
Octavia Indonesisch restaurant
Okopibamboesie
Pelita Hati
Restaurant Ganifa
Springs great taste
Warung Nur-Amalia

Cafes in Van Pettenpolder

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chill Out
Lounge Café Zeedijk

Theatres in Van Pettenpolder

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CCN

Clinics in Van Pettenpolder

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

R.G.D. Poli Nieuw Nickerie

Bus Stations in Van Pettenpolder

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station

Gas Stations in Van Pettenpolder

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madistri
Servicestation Gow2
SR #4480957946
SR #4480958130
SR #848528055

Banks in Van Pettenpolder

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

De Surinaamsche Bank
Hakrinbank
Republic Bank
Republic Bank
Surinaamse Postspaarbank
Volks Credietbank

Shopping Malls in Van Pettenpolder

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doerga Mall

Gyms in Van Pettenpolder

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NTC Nickerie Tennis Club

Airports Near Van Pettenpolder

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albion AirportSmall Airport
Alupi AirstripSmall Airport
Blairmont AirportSmall Airport
Donderskamp AirstripSmall Airport
Fort Wellington AirportSmall Airport
Hazard AirstripSmall Airport
Manglie AirportSmall Airport
Neville AirportSmall Airport
New Amsterdam AirportQSXSmall Airport
Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes AirportICKSmall Airport
Ramnath Agro AirstripSmall Airport
Skeldon AirportSKMSmall Airport
Totness AirportTOTSmall Airport
Von Better AirportSmall Airport
Wageningen AirstripAGISmall Airport
Washabo AirportWSOSmall Airport

Post Offices in Van Pettenpolder

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SurPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Van Pettenpolder

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eben-haezer
Hindoe tempel Zeedijk
Masdjid Rochmat Islam
Sadar Tartiboel Islam
Sint Jozef Kerk
Vredeskerk

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Paramaribo
Area
30.0 km² (11.6 mi²)

🇸🇷 About Suriname

Capital Paramaribo
Population 575,991
Area 163,270 km²
GDP (USD) $3,472,693,412
GDP per capita $5,522
HDI 0.722
Life expectancy 73.6 years
Internet users 78.4%
Urban population 65.8%
Currency SRD (Dollar)
Languages Dutch
Calling code +597
TLD .sr
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Suriname

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 6 Three Kings Day Three Kings Day
Jan 18 World Religion Day World Religion Day
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Feb 25 Day of the Revolution Day of the Revolution
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension Day
Jun 5 Indian Arrival Day Indian Arrival Day
Jul 1 Keti Koti Keti Koti
Aug 8 Javanese Arrival Day Javanese Arrival Day
Aug 9 Indigenous People's Day Indigenous People's Day
Oct 10 Day of the Maroons Day of the Maroons
Oct 20 Chinese Arrival day Chinese Arrival day
Nov 25 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Van Pettenpolder

What is the population of Van Pettenpolder?

Van Pettenpolder has a population of 966 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Van Pettenpolder?

Van Pettenpolder 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.

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