Current Date And Time In Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname
Monday, 07 September 2026
13:11:48 SRT
State: Commewijne District
Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (SRT)
Population: 4,935
Find cities, states and countries closest to Nieuw Amsterdam in Commewijne 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 Nieuw Amsterdam.
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 Nieuw Amsterdam from our regional database:
| State / Region | Commewijne District |
| Total Population | 4,935 |
| Land Area | 48.00 km² |
| Population Density | 102.81 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 5.8857° N |
| Center Longitude | -55.0887° E |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population Rank in Commewijne District | #4 of 5 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alkmaar | 5 | 9 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Beekhuizen | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Blauwgrond | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Flora | 10 | 16 | 8 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Groningen | 27 | 43 | 23 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Jarikaba | 17 | 28 | 15 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kampong Baroe | 23 | 38 | 20 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Latour | 10 | 17 | 9 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Lelydorp | 16 | 26 | 14 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Livorno | 10 | 16 | 8 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Mariënburg | 3 | 5 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Meerzorg | 6 | 10 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Munder Buiten | 7 | 11 | 6 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Onverwacht | 22 | 35 | 19 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Paramaribo | 6 | 9 | 5 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Commewijne District (home state of Nieuw Amsterdam), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Brokopondo District | 68 | 110 | 59 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Coronie District | 98 | 157 | 85 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Demerara-Mahaica | 228 | 368 | 198 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| East Berbice-Corentyne | 273 | 439 | 237 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Essequibo Islands-West Demerara | 253 | 407 | 220 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Guyane | 173 | 279 | 151 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Mahaica-Berbice | 273 | 439 | 237 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Marowijne District | 43 | 69 | 37 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Nickerie District | 135 | 217 | 117 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Para District | 30 | 48 | 26 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Suriname, with aerial distance and compass direction from Nieuw Amsterdam's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anguilla | 1,097 | 1,765 | 952 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Antigua And Barbuda | 989 | 1,591 | 858 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Aruba | 1,122 | 1,806 | 975 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Barbados | 684 | 1,101 | 594 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba | 1,011 | 1,627 | 878 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| British Virgin Islands | 1,159 | 1,865 | 1,006 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Curacao | 1,053 | 1,695 | 915 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Dominica | 873 | 1,406 | 758 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| French Guiana | 200 | 322 | 174 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Grenada | 686 | 1,103 | 595 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Nieuw Amsterdam. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Commewijne District, Suriname.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Nieuw Amsterdam (You) | Commewijne District | 4,935 | — | — |
| Mariënburg | Commewijne District | 4,427 | 5.1 | E |
| Blauwgrond | Paramaribo District | 31,483 | 5.8 | SW |
| Rainville | Paramaribo District | 22,747 | 7.9 | SW |
| Alkmaar | Commewijne District | 5,561 | 8.8 | ESE |
| Paramaribo | Paramaribo District | 223,757 | 8.9 | WSW |
| Meerzorg | Commewijne District | 12,405 | 10.4 | SSW |
| Munder Buiten | Paramaribo District | 17,234 | 11.5 | WSW |
| Beekhuizen | Paramaribo District | 17,185 | 12.9 | SW |
| Tamanredjo | Commewijne District | 6,601 | 13.1 | SSE |
| Tammenga | Paramaribo District | 15,819 | 14.0 | WSW |
How does Nieuw Amsterdam rank within Commewijne 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 Nieuw Amsterdam appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Meerzorg | 12,405 |
| Tamanredjo | 6,601 |
| Alkmaar | 5,561 |
| Nieuw Amsterdam ⭐ | 4,935 |
| Mariënburg | 4,427 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Tamanredjo | 512.00 |
| Alkmaar | 81.00 |
| Nieuw Amsterdam ⭐ | 48.00 |
| Meerzorg | 12.93 |
| Mariënburg | 4.05 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Mariënburg | 1,093.09 |
| Meerzorg | 959.40 |
| Nieuw Amsterdam ⭐ | 102.81 |
| Alkmaar | 68.65 |
| Tamanredjo | 12.89 |
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport IATA: PBM 49 km (31 mi) from Nieuw Amsterdam |
Nieuw Amsterdam sits inside Commewijne District, Suriname and ranks #4 of 5 cities in Commewijne 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Nieuw Amsterdam and the countries closest to Nieuw Amsterdam 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Nieuw Amsterdam, 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 Nieuw Amsterdam at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Commewijne District, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Nieuw Amsterdam — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Nieuw Amsterdam 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 Commewijne District by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Nieuw Amsterdam 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 Nieuw Amsterdam map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Nieuw Amsterdam 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.
It's the bearing from Nieuw Amsterdam 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Nieuw Amsterdam. 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 Commewijne District city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Nieuw Amsterdam ranks #4 of 5 cities in Commewijne District by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nieuw Amsterdam is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), about 49 km (31 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.