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Jarikaba, Saramacca District, Suriname – Suriname Flag

Current Date And Time In Jarikaba, Suriname

Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:13:08 SRT
Currency: Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (SRT)
Population: 5,963

📍 Cities Near To Jarikaba


Find cities, states and countries closest to Jarikaba in Saramacca 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 Jarikaba.

📍 Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba from our regional database:

State / RegionSaramacca District
Total Population5,963
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.8078° N
Center Longitude-55.327° E
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
UTC Time Zone-03:00
Population Rank in Saramacca District#1 of 4
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alkmaar Alkmaar21 35 19
East (E)
National Flag Of Beekhuizen Beekhuizen11 17 9
East (E)
National Flag Of Blauwgrond Blauwgrond14 23 13
East (E)
National Flag Of Calcutta Calcutta24 39 21
West (W)
National Flag Of Flora Flora9 14 8
East (E)
National Flag Of Groningen Groningen10 15 8
West (W)
National Flag Of Kampong Baroe Kampong Baroe6 10 6
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Latour Latour8 13 7
East (E)
National Flag Of Lelydorp Lelydorp10 16 9
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Livorno Livorno10 16 9
East (E)
National Flag Of Mariënburg Mariënburg20 32 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Meerzorg Meerzorg13 21 11
East (E)
National Flag Of Munder Buiten Munder Buiten10 16 9
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Nieuw Amsterdam Nieuw Amsterdam17 28 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Onverwacht Onverwacht18 28 15
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Jarikaba


States and regions closest to Saramacca District (home state of Jarikaba), 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 Barima-Waini Barima-Waini300 482 260
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Brokopondo District Brokopondo District78 126 68
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Commewijne District Commewijne District55 88 48
East (E)
National Flag Of Coronie District Coronie District43 69 37
West (W)
National Flag Of Demerara-Mahaica Demerara-Mahaica176 284 153
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of East Berbice-Corentyne East Berbice-Corentyne240 386 208
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Essequibo Islands-West Demerara201 323 174
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Guyane Guyane214 345 186
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mahaica-Berbice Mahaica-Berbice240 386 208
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Marowijne District Marowijne District97 156 84
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Jarikaba


Countries bordering or closest to Suriname, with aerial distance and compass direction from Jarikaba'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 Jarikaba. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Saramacca District, Suriname.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Jarikaba (You)Saramacca District5,963
Kampong BaroeSaramacca District2,24810.3SW
WelgelegenParamaribo District19,30412.6ENE
LatourParamaribo District29,52613.2E
PontbuitenWanica District23,21113.2E
TammengaParamaribo District15,81914.0E
FloraParamaribo District19,53814.1E
Weg naar ZeeParamaribo District16,03714.3ENE
GroningenSaramacca District3,21615.5W
LelydorpWanica District18,22315.9SE
Munder BuitenParamaribo District17,23416.4ENE

🏆 Saramacca District City Rankings

How does Jarikaba rank within Saramacca 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 Jarikaba appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Jarikaba ⭐5,963
Groningen3,216
Kampong Baroe2,248
Calcutta1,647

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Calcutta1,655.00
Kampong Baroe684.00
Groningen57.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Groningen56.42
Kampong Baroe3.29
Calcutta1.00
✈️ Nearest Airport
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
IATA: PBM
42 km (26 mi) from Jarikaba
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 Saramacca District Cities
Jarikaba ranks #1 of 4 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Jarikaba Sits on the Map

Jarikaba sits inside Saramacca District, Suriname and ranks #1 of 4 cities in Saramacca 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 Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Jarikaba against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Saramacca District city rankings

🌎 Beyond Jarikaba: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Jarikaba and the countries closest to Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba, 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 Jarikaba at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Jarikaba

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Jarikaba MapView the Jarikaba map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Jarikaba Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Saramacca District OverviewExplore the Saramacca 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 Jarikaba

Which cities are closest to Jarikaba?

See the Cities Near To Jarikaba 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 Saramacca District by population and density.

How is the distance from Jarikaba to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba 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 Jarikaba?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Jarikaba. 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 Saramacca District city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Jarikaba ranks #1 of 4 cities in Saramacca 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 Jarikaba?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Jarikaba is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM), about 42 km (26 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.