Largest Cities in Suriname

Top 20 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Suriname

Largest Cities — Suriname

1 Paramaribo 16 223,757

2 Blauwgrond 16 31,483

3 Latour 16 29,526

4 Pontbuiten 19 23,211

5 Rainville 16 22,747

6 Flora 16 19,538

7 Welgelegen 16 19,304

8 Lelydorp 19 18,223

9 Munder Buiten 16 17,234

10 Beekhuizen 16 17,185

11 Weg naar Zee 16 16,037

12 Tammenga 16 15,819

13 Brokopondo 10 14,662

14 Nieuw Nickerie 14 12,818

15 Meerzorg 11 12,405

16 Moengo 13 10,834

17 Livorno 16 8,209

18 Tamanredjo 11 6,601

19 Jarikaba 17 5,963

20 Alkmaar 11 5,561

The largest cities in Suriname represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Paramaribo leads with a population of 223,757, followed by Blauwgrond and Latour. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 16 dominates the top 10 with 8 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Paramaribo's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 16 has 8 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 330,724.

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