Current Date And Time In Powakka, Suriname
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:54:35 SRT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Powakka, a city in Para 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 Powakka — 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 Powakka.
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) | 5.4452° N | 55.0802° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.4452 | -55.0802 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 26' 43" N | 55° 4' 49" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 26.7126' N | 55° 4.8144' W |
| City | Powakka |
| State | Para District (Para) |
| Country | Suriname |
| Continent | South America |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population | 1,920 |
| Elevation | 19 m / 62 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.4452, -55.0802 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Powakka 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 Para District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onverwacht | Para District | NW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Lelydorp | Wanica District | NW | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Para District, the home state of Powakka, along with each city's aerial distance from Onverwacht, Para 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onverwacht | 5.5898° N | -55.1946° W | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport IATA: PBM 12 km (7 mi) from Powakka |
The exact GPS location of Powakka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Para 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 Para 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 Powakka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Powakka 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
Powakka sits within Para 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 Powakka 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 Para District. › Browse every city in Para District
Coordinates for Powakka 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 Powakka are latitude 5.4452° and longitude -55.0802°. In directional format: 5.4452° N, 55.0802° W. These coordinates mark the center of Powakka in Para District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Powakka is a city in Para 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, Powakka sits at: Latitude 5° 26' 43" N and Longitude 55° 4' 49" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Powakka has a population of approximately 1,920 people. This is roughly 6.300% of Para District's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Para District.
The interactive satellite map of Powakka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.4452, -55.0802 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Powakka in Para District. For broader context, explore the Para District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Powakka is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Powakka is approximately 20 km (13 mi) from Onverwacht, the capital of Para District, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Para District.
Powakka sits at an elevation of approximately 19 meters (62 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Para District.
The closest cities to Powakka include Onverwacht, Lelydorp. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Powakka, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:55 PM, giving a day length of 12h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Powakka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Powakka is approximately 606 km (377 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,104 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Powakka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Wanci, Indonesia, roughly 153 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.
Powakka is approximately 48 km (30 mi) N of Paramaribo, the national capital of Suriname, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
