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Welgelegen, Suriname
Paramaribo District · Suriname
Welgelegen is a small city in Paramaribo District, Suriname with a population of 19,304. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Welgelegen
Welgelegen is a resort in Suriname, located in the Paramaribo District. Its population at the 2012 census was 19,304.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,304 |
| Population Density | 7,150 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.8421°, -55.2186° |
| 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 Welgelegen
Welgelegen is a small city in Suriname (Paramaribo District) with a population of 19,304. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 Welgelegen
Welgelegen 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 | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8421°N, 55.2186°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 |
Welgelegen 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").
Schools in Welgelegen
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTC mottenshoop | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Welgelegen
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio 10 Magic FM | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Apintie | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Welgelegen
| 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 Welgelegen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adek-UvS Centrale Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibiliotheek | 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 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Welgelegen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedrijfs Winkel | |||||
| Biliton Store | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Tang Fat | |||||
| Vreedzaammarkt | |||||
| Zondag/Woensdag Markt De Nieuwe Grond |
Restaurants in Welgelegen
13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Welgelegen
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Welgelegen
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Welgelegen
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Welgelegen
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Welgelegen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Golden Ray | ||||
| Sranan Biri |
Stadiums & Teams in Welgelegen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Kamperveen Stadion | ||
| Dr. Ir. F. Essed Stadion | ||
| NGVB Football stadion |
Airports Near Welgelegen
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 |
Treatment Centers in Welgelegen
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 Welgelegen
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Shri Krishna Mandir Kwatta |
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What is the population of Welgelegen?
Welgelegen has a population of 19,304 residents and is located in Suriname. The population density is 7,150 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Welgelegen?
Welgelegen 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.