Regions in Suriname

Suriname is made up of 10 primary administrative regions. Have a closer look at the regions in Suriname. Information on all primary administrative regions in Suriname.

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Primary administrative regions in Suriname

There are 10 regions in Suriname in the primary administrative level.
Primary administrative regions in Suriname
RegionNoPopulationCapitalCapital population
Paramaribo Distrikt Paramaribo1.242,946Paramaribo Paramaribo223,757
Wanica Distrikt Wanica2.86,814Lelydorp Lelydorp18,223
Nickerie Distrikt Nickerie3.36,708Nieuw Nickerie Nieuw Nickerie13,143
Sipaliwini Distrikt Sipaliwini4.34,524--
Commewijne Distrikt Commewijne5.24,767Nieuw Amsterdam Nieuw Amsterdam4,935
Para Distrikt Para6.18,994Onverwacht Onverwacht2,105
Marowijne Distrikt Marowijne7.16,634Albina Albina3,985
Saramacca Distrikt Saramacca8.16,171Groningen Groningen3,216
Brokopondo Distrikt Brokopondo9.14,549Brokopondo Brokopondo14,662
Coronie Distrikt Coronie10.2,883Totness Totness1,685