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Brownsweg, Brokopondo District, Suriname – Suriname Flag

Current Date And Time In Brownsweg, Suriname

Monday, 07 September 2026
09:35:12 SRT
Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (SRT)
Population: 4,793

📍 Cities Near To Brownsweg


Find cities, states and countries closest to Brownsweg in Brokopondo District, Suriname with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Brownsweg.

📍 Brownsweg Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Brownsweg from our regional database:

State / RegionBrokopondo District
Total Population4,793
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.0044° N
Center Longitude-55.1533° E
Elevation67 m (220 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
Population Rank in Brokopondo District#2 of 2
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albina Albina83 133 72
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Alkmaar Alkmaar59 95 51
North (N)
National Flag Of Apatou Apatou57 91 49
East (E)
National Flag Of Awala-Yalimapo Awala-Yalimapo99 160 86
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Beekhuizen Beekhuizen55 89 48
North (N)
National Flag Of Benzdorp (Monte Hermon) Benzdorp (Monte Hermon)117 188 102
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Blauwgrond Blauwgrond58 93 50
North (N)
National Flag Of Brokopondo Brokopondo12 20 11
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Calcutta Calcutta68 109 59
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Flora Flora55 89 48
North (N)
National Flag Of Grand-Santi Grand-Santi73 118 64
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Groningen Groningen59 95 51
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jarikaba Jarikaba57 91 49
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kampong Baroe Kampong Baroe54 87 47
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Latour Latour55 88 48
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Brownsweg


States and regions closest to Brokopondo District (home state of Brownsweg), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Amapá Amapá311 500 270
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Commewijne District Commewijne District68 110 59
North (N)
National Flag Of Coronie District Coronie District107 172 93
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Demerara-Mahaica Demerara-Mahaica243 391 211
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of East Berbice-Corentyne East Berbice-Corentyne217 350 189
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Essequibo Islands-West Demerara266 427 231
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guyane Guyane145 233 126
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mahaica-Berbice Mahaica-Berbice217 350 189
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Marowijne District Marowijne District80 129 70
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Nickerie District Nickerie District135 217 117
West-northwest (WNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Brownsweg


Countries bordering or closest to Suriname, with aerial distance and compass direction from Brownsweg's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anguilla Anguilla1,097 1,765 952
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Antigua And Barbuda Antigua And Barbuda989 1,591 858
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Aruba Aruba1,122 1,806 975
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Barbados Barbados684 1,101 594
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba1,011 1,627 878
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands1,159 1,865 1,006
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao1,053 1,695 915
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Dominica Dominica873 1,406 758
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of French Guiana French Guiana200 322 174
East (E)
National Flag Of Grenada Grenada686 1,103 595
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Brownsweg. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Brokopondo District, Suriname.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Brownsweg (You)Brokopondo District4,793
BrokopondoBrokopondo District14,66220.0ENE
PowakkaPara District1,92049.7N
OnverwachtPara District2,10565.3N
LelydorpWanica District18,22377.9N
LivornoParamaribo District8,20986.4N
Kampong BaroeSaramacca District2,24887.3NNW
PontbuitenWanica District23,21187.4N
TamanredjoCommewijne District6,60188.1N
LatourParamaribo District29,52688.3N
FloraParamaribo District19,53888.6N

🏆 Brokopondo District City Rankings

How does Brownsweg rank within Brokopondo District? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Brownsweg appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Brokopondo14,662
Brownsweg ⭐4,793

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
IATA: PBM
50 km (31 mi) from Brownsweg
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Brokopondo District Cities
Brownsweg ranks #2 of 2 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Brownsweg? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Brownsweg Sits on the Map

Brownsweg sits inside Brokopondo District, Suriname and ranks #2 of 2 cities in Brokopondo District by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Brownsweg to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Brownsweg outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Brownsweg and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Brownsweg against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Brokopondo District city rankings

🌎 Beyond Brownsweg: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Brownsweg and the countries closest to Brownsweg by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Suriname. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across South America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Brownsweg, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Brownsweg at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Brownsweg

If you're stringing together stops in Brokopondo District, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Brownsweg — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Brownsweg MapView the Brownsweg map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Brownsweg Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Brokopondo District OverviewExplore the Brokopondo District state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Suriname Country DataGet complete Suriname data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Brownsweg

Which cities are closest to Brownsweg?

See the Cities Near To Brownsweg table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Brokopondo District by population and density.

How is the distance from Brownsweg to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Brownsweg and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Brownsweg map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Brownsweg will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Brownsweg to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Brownsweg?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Brownsweg. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Brokopondo District city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Brownsweg compare in size to the cities near it?

Brownsweg ranks #2 of 2 cities in Brokopondo District by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Brownsweg?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Brownsweg is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), about 50 km (31 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.