Current Date And Time In Paradijs, Suriname
Friday, 14 August 2026
12:43:11 SRT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Paradijs, a city in Nickerie District, Suriname, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Paradijs — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Paradijs.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Suriname operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.8978° N | 56.9038° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.8978 | -56.9038 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 53' 52" N | 56° 54' 14" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 53.8698' N | 56° 54.2304' W |
| City | Paradijs |
| State | Nickerie District (Nickerie) |
| Country | Suriname |
| Continent | South America |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population | 966 |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.8978, -56.9038 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Paradijs to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Nickerie District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | Nickerie District | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Nieuw Nickerie | Nickerie District | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Van Pettenpolder | Nickerie District | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Wageningen | Nickerie District | SE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Nickerie District, the home state of Paradijs, along with each city's aerial distance from Nieuw Nickerie, Nickerie District's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nieuw Nickerie | 5.9261° N | -56.973° W | 2 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wageningen | 5.7601° N | -56.6652° W | 15 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Van Pettenpolder | 5.9283° N | -56.993° W | 1 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Glasgow | 5.9167° N | -56.9167° W | 3 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cheddi Jagan International Airport IATA: GEO 164 km (102 mi) from Paradijs |
The exact GPS location of Paradijs gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nickerie District. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Nickerie District state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Paradijs are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Paradijs lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Suriname map
Paradijs sits within Nickerie District, Suriname, in the South America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Paradijs for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Nickerie District. › Browse every city in Nickerie District
Coordinates for Paradijs in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Suriname. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Paradijs are latitude 5.8978° and longitude -56.9038°. In directional format: 5.8978° N, 56.9038° W. These coordinates mark the center of Paradijs in Nickerie District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Paradijs is a city in Nickerie District, Suriname, on the continent of South America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Paradijs sits at: Latitude 5° 53' 52" N and Longitude 56° 54' 14" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Paradijs has a population of approximately 966 people. This is roughly 2.676% of Nickerie District's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nickerie District.
The interactive satellite map of Paradijs is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.8978, -56.9038 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Paradijs in Nickerie District. For broader context, explore the Nickerie District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Paradijs is Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO), roughly 164 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Paradijs is approximately 8 km (5 mi) from Nieuw Nickerie, the capital of Nickerie District, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Nickerie District.
Paradijs sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nickerie District.
The closest cities to Paradijs include Glasgow, Nieuw Nickerie, Van Pettenpolder. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Paradijs, sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Paradijs's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Paradijs is approximately 657 km (408 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,301 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Paradijs — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pasar Wajo, Indonesia, roughly 53 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Paradijs is approximately 192 km (119 mi) E of Paramaribo, the national capital of Suriname, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
