Joden Savanna
in Distrikt Para, Suriname

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
5.420 and -54.986 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 5° 25' 13" and W -54° 59' 9"
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: 04:54 AM (Monday)
Timezone: America/Paramaribo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:27 am and 6:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.755 and 123.990 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kulati
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: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Joden Savanna

Joden Savanna in Distrikt Para is located in Suriname about 33 mi (or 53 km) south of Paramaribo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Joden Savanna is now 04:54 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named America / Paramaribo with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Joden Savanna. The closest airport in Suriname is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport in a distance of 14 mi (or 23 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Suriname is Historic Inner City of Paramaribo in a distance of 30 mi (or 48 km), North.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 32°C / 90 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

33°C (91 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

32°C (89 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Videos from this area

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Reddish hermit (Phaetornis ruber) at lek

Published: June 05, 2011
Length: 22:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Foek Chin-Joe

Reddish hermit at lek near Powaka village Suriname 19 June 2010 Panasonic GH1 handheld with streched out (shaky) arms to get close.


Gopro 3+black Dji Phantom

Published: January 20, 2015
Length: 38:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joel supra hewitt

Having fun with friends in beautifull Suriname in a fresh water river using a gopro 3+ black and dji phantom 2 at 1080p hd playback at 24fps.with the sony vegas pro 13 you can create outstanding...


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Published: May 26, 2009
Length: 19:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PHUVRIES

Overbridge, Jodensavanne.


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Published: October 25, 2010
Length: 43:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tilamenmilam

In 1967 door Tris B-cie '67(3-de peloton) van begroeiing ontdaan. בית הכנסת סורינאם.


Jodensavanne, Suriname

Published: November 27, 2013
Length: 51:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Henk Sebregts

Video with images of Jodensavanne a savannah area in the past inhabited by Jewish settlers who fled from religious persecution in Europe. Many of these settlers were landowners. On a hill near...


Anaconda snake caught in fishnet cut loose in Surinam

Published: June 15, 2009
Length: 49:40 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: 17splinter

this snake we have discovered during a boattrip on the Suriname River. The guide stopped at a village where the residents told us she had a snake caught in their nets. she tried to free him...


Suriname te Wisawini en Ayo

Published: January 09, 2008
Length: 01:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Wisawini

Suriname, ja zo leven wij leuk en gezellig. 10 oct 2007, Met dank aan Sliem en de mensen van Wisawini en Ayo.


Mitsubishi Pajero io climbing hill

Published: January 18, 2015
Length: 30:30 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Akshay Sadhoe


Suriname te Wisawini

Published: January 14, 2008
Length: 41:15 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Wisawini

Daar gaan we weer lekker met wat vrienden de binnenlanden in ...


Suriname Cola Kreek (deel 2)

Published: March 13, 2010
Length: 04:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tilamenmilam

Suriname 2002 deel 2 Cola Kreek.


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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.

Jodensavanne

Jodensavanne was an attempt to establish an autonomous Jewish territory in Suriname, South America. Jodensavanne is located in Para District, about 50 km south of the capital Paramaribo, on the Suriname River. In 1639, the English government allowed Sephardi Jews from the Netherlands, Portugal and Italy to settle the region, coming to the old capital Torarica.

Located at 5.41667, -54.9639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Jewish Dutch history, Jewish Portuguese history, Surinamese Jews, Sephardi Jews topics, Spanish and Portuguese Jews, History of Suriname

Carolina, Suriname

Carolina is a resort in Suriname, located in the Para District. Its population at the 2004 census was 220.

Located at 5.44788, -55.0058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Resorts of Suriname, Populated places in Para District


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Joden Savanna, Jodensavanne