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Paramaribo
City in Paramaribo, Suriname
Overview
Paramaribo is Suriname's diverse and colorful capital, famed for its UNESCO-listed colonial center and lively mix of cultures. Lined by the scenic Suriname River, the city blends historic charm, tropical nature, and lively nightlife for an unforgettable experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Suriname
District
Paramaribo
Population
223,757
Time Zone
America/Paramaribo
Coordinates
5.87°, -55.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,270
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$380
Cashless
32
English
50
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
33.0°C
Record Low
22.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
1743 mm
Internet Speed
17 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
54 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
EAX
Distance
3 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 20 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 66/100.
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