Gakaba
in Distrikt Sipaliwini, Suriname

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
4.457 and -54.440 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 4° 27' 26" and W -54° 26' 23"
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: 06:08 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Paramaribo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:27 am and 6:43 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-3.609 and 126.182 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Wamulan
References
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: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Delve into Gakaba

Gakaba in Distrikt Sipaliwini is located in Suriname about 109 mi (or 176 km) south-east of Paramaribo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Gakaba is now 06:08 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Paramaribo with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Gakaba. The closest airport in Suriname is Stoelmanseiland Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 12 km), South. 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 Central Suriname Nature Reserve in a distance of 80 mi (or 128 km), South-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brokopondo, Maripasoula, Albina, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni and Onverwacht. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 26th of April 2024

29°C (84 °F)
23°C (74 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

28°C (83 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

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preview picture of video 'Met de boot over de Tapanahoni Rivier in Suriname - Boattrip on Tapanahony River in Suriname'

Met de boot over de Tapanahoni Rivier in Suriname - Boattrip on Tapanahony River in Suriname

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 26:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Around the World

Met de boot over de Tapanahoni Rivier in Suriname tussen Tjon Tjon en Stoelmanseiland Boattrip on Tapanahony River in Suriname between TjonTjon and Stoelmanseiland De Tapanahoni (soms ook ...

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Vliegtuig landt op Stoelmanseiland Airstrip midden in de Jungle van Suriname

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 22:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Around the World

Vliegtuig landt op Stoelmanseiland Airstrip midden in de Jungle van Suriname Stoelmanseiland of Stoeli is een eiland in de binnenlanden van Suriname, in het ressort Tapanahoni in het oosten...

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