
Explore the interactive satellite map of Pontbuiten, a city in Wanica 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 Pontbuiten — 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 Pontbuiten.
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) | 5.7881° N | 55.209° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.7881 | -55.209 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 47' 17" N | 55° 12' 32" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 47.2848' N | 55° 12.537' W |
| City | Pontbuiten |
| State | Wanica District (Wanica) |
| Country | Suriname |
| Continent | South America |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population | 23,211 |
| Elevation | 6 m / 20 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.7881, -55.209 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Pontbuiten 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 Wanica District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lelydorp | Wanica District | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Latour | Paramaribo District | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 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 Wanica District, the home state of Pontbuiten, along with each city's aerial distance from Lelydorp, Wanica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lelydorp | 5.7° N | -55.2333° W | 8 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport IATA: PBM 37 km (23 mi) from Pontbuiten |
The exact GPS location of Pontbuiten gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Wanica 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 Wanica 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 Pontbuiten are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Pontbuiten 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
Pontbuiten sits within Wanica 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 Pontbuiten 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 Wanica District. › Browse every city in Wanica District
Coordinates for Pontbuiten 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 Pontbuiten are latitude 5.7881° and longitude -55.209°. In directional format: 5.7881° N, 55.209° W. These coordinates mark the center of Pontbuiten in Wanica District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Pontbuiten is a city in Wanica 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, Pontbuiten sits at: Latitude 5° 47' 17" N and Longitude 55° 12' 32" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Pontbuiten has a population of approximately 23,211 people. This is roughly 18.758% of Wanica District's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wanica District.
The interactive satellite map of Pontbuiten is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.7881, -55.209 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Pontbuiten in Wanica District. For broader context, explore the Wanica District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Pontbuiten is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), roughly 37 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Pontbuiten is approximately 10 km (6 mi) from Lelydorp, the capital of Wanica District, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Wanica District.
Pontbuiten sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Wanica District.
The closest cities to Pontbuiten include Lelydorp, Latour. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Pontbuiten, sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Pontbuiten's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Pontbuiten is approximately 644 km (400 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,115 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Pontbuiten — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Wanci, Indonesia, roughly 148 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.
Pontbuiten is approximately 10 km (6 mi) NE of Paramaribo, the national capital of Suriname, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.