Nieuw Amsterdam
in Distrikt Commewijne, Suriname

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.886 and -55.089 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 53' 8" and W -55° 5' 19"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - SRD
Spoken languages:
Dutch, English, Javanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:11 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Paramaribo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:26 am and 6:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.969 and 124.064 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Jayamakmur
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Suriname in South America

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Suriname.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Suriname. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Nieuw Amsterdam

Nieuw Amsterdam in Distrikt Commewijne with it's 4,935 citizens is a place in Suriname a little east of Paramaribo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Nieuw Amsterdam is now 04:11 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Paramaribo with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports near Nieuw Amsterdam. The closest airport in Suriname is Zorg en Hoop Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historic Inner City of Paramaribo in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Paramaribo, Lelydorp, Onverwacht, Groningen and Brokopondo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 27% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 15th of October 2024

32°C (90 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 16th of October 2024

32°C (90 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 17th of October 2024

32°C (90 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Queen's Hotel

Address
5,6 mi
Kleine Waterstraat 15
99999 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Courtyard Paramaribo

Address
4,9 mi
Anton Dragtenweg 52-54
0 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


WYNDHAM GARDEN PARAMARIBO

Address
6,3 mi
DOMINEESTRAAT 7-9
00000 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


ROYAL TORARICA

Address
5,7 mi
KLEINE WATERSTRAAT 10
00000 Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Mansion Suites

Address
3,0 mi
Anton Dragtenweg 191
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hosta Appartementen

Address
6,4 mi
Keizerstraat 101 - 103
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Palacio

Address
6,1 mi
Heerenstraat 9
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Petite Maison

Address
6,0 mi
Waterkant 4
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Q-Inn Boutique Hotel

Address
5,8 mi
Costerstraat 35
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel North Resort

Address
3,9 mi
J.d. Gompertstraat 145-147
Paramaribo
Suriname

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Wicherstraat studio & appartementen Paramaribo Suriname

Published: September 16, 2014
Length: 14:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: CasaCama Huurwoningen

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Published: December 13, 2014
Length: 52:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Voor meer info, foto's en reserveringen: http://www.casacama.com/huren/zoeken/index.php?showdetails=82 Cocoslaan, Paramaribo: Een mooi en ruim benedenappartement met 2 slaapkamers, ...


Restaurant Cosa Nostra Paramaribo

Published: January 09, 2010
Length: 11:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: horstjvd

Sfeerinpressie Restaurant Cosa Nostra Paramaribo.


Ostriches in Paramaribo ZOO

Published: December 30, 2010
Length: 28:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mulderaruba

De kinderen mogen de struisvogels voederen.


Lluvia en Paramaribo

Published: February 09, 2012
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Miguel Antonio Armas Rivas

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


regen en nog eens regen

Published: June 23, 2014
Length: 43:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sakimin Resodikromo

Elke dag regen in Paramaribo. Maar we blijven vrolijk al is dat af en toe moeilijk.


Aflevering 2: De Krekel en de Jaguar

Published: October 19, 2010
Length: 19:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: kwartierleesplezier

In deze aflevering zijn we te gast in de Paramaribo Zoo. Het boek waar uit voorgelezen wordt is de Krekel en de Jaguar van de schrijver Paul Middellijn. Ook komen we veel meer te weten over...


Maisonadia RedLight

Published: October 09, 2012
Length: 45:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SuriTrooper

This video was uploaded from an Android phone.


Parbo Bier Can turn around

Published: October 18, 2008
Length: 08:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: wibobroek

How simple effects can be. Shot on SI-2K.


R33 GT-R vs Yamaha R6 Run 1

Published: June 22, 2012
Length: 39:42 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: ReesNoBoeng


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Zanderij

Zanderij is a village located in the northern part of Suriname, situated 50 kilometres south of the capital Paramaribo on the Southern East-West Link. The Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is located near the village.

Located at 5.88333, -55.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Para District

Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname

Nieuw Amsterdam is the capital of the Commewijne District in Suriname. It is a small coastal town situated at the confluence of the Suriname River and Commewijne River, just across from Paramaribo, the country's capital. Its population at the 2004 census was 5,489, with around 1,200 people living in the main town, most of whom are of Javanese and Hindustani origin.

Located at 5.88333, -55.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated coastal places in Suriname, Populated places in Commewijne District

Commewijne River

Commewijne River is a river in northern Suriname . It originates in the hills of the Commewijne District and flows northwards until it receives the meandering Cottica River from the right and then runs westward until it unites with the south-north running Suriname River at Nieuw Amsterdam. Here, after some 30 kilometres it enters the Atlantic Ocean. It has a river basin of 6,600 square kilometres .

Located at 5.9, -55.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Suriname, Commewijne District


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Fort Amsterdam, Fort Neu-Amsterdam, Fort New Amsterdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw-Amsterdam