What is the capital of Suriname?
Paramaribo lies on the banks of the Suriname River in the Paramaribo District, and holds almost half of Suriname's population.
Paramaribo is the capital and seat of government of Suriname. Suriname itself has an estimated population of 639,850 (2025).
Paramaribo is also the largest city in Suriname, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Paramaribo at a glance
| City population | 252,581 (2025 estimate) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇸🇷 Suriname |
| Founded | 1613 |
| Largest city in Suriname | Paramaribo |
| Time zone | UTC−03:00 (SRT) |
| Currency | Surinamese dollar (SRD) |
About Paramaribo
Paramaribo was founded in 1613.
The historic inner city of Paramaribo has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.
The city is locally nicknamed Foto.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Paramaribo.
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