Kawatop
in Distrikt Sipaliwini, Suriname

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
3.213 and -54.198 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 3° 12' 47" and W -54° 11' 52"
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: 12:26 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Paramaribo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 6:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-3.220 and 126.007 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kampung Pulu Tengah
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: 2024-05-18 08:26:29

Delve into Kawatop

Kawatop in Distrikt Sipaliwini is located in Suriname about 195 mi (or 314 km) south of Paramaribo, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kawatop is now 12:26 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Paramaribo with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kawatop. The closest is airport we know is Maripasoula Airport in French guiana in a distance of 33 mi (or 53 km). The closest airport in Suriname is Drietabbetje Airport in a distance of 70 mi (or 53 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Central Suriname Nature Reserve in a distance of 105 mi (or 169 km), North-West.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Evening Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Chance of rainfall 63%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Tuesday, 21st of May 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

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.

Litani (Maroni)

The Litani or Itany is a river which forms part of the boundary between Suriname and French Guiana. It is a tributary of the Maroni River. The boundary is disputed, with Suriname also claiming land to the east of the river.

Located at 3.23806, -54.1678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of French Guiana, Rivers of Suriname, Rivers of France, French Guiana–Suriname border, International rivers of South America

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kawatop