Welgelegen, Paramaribo District

Suriname

Neighborhood5.8421° N, 55.2186° W

Welgelegen is a neighborhood in Paramaribo District, Suriname. The recorded population is 19,304.

Population19,304

ProvinceParamaribo District

Coordinates5.8421° N, 55.2186° W

CountrySuriname

Rank in Suriname#5 of 549

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About Welgelegen

At coordinates 5.84° N, 55.22° W, Welgelegen lies in the Northern Hemisphere. The city belongs to Paramaribo District in Suriname.

Welgelegen has 19,304 inhabitants, making it the #5 most populated locality in Suriname out of 549 registered.

Cities in Paramaribo District

The Paramaribo District region of Suriname is home to Welgelegen and other cities such as Paramaribo, Blauwgrond, Rainville. Welgelegen has 19,304 inhabitants.

Paramaribo223,757 Blauwgrond31,483 Rainville22,747 Flora19,538 Munder Buiten17,234 Beekhuizen17,185 Tammenga15,819 Livorno8,209 Ma Retraite II Tourtonne

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#1 Paramaribo223,757 #2 Blauwgrond31,483 #3 Rainville22,747 #4 Flora19,538 #5 Welgelegen19,304

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Welgelegen?

Welgelegen has a population of 19,304. It ranks #5 in Suriname by population.

What province or state is Welgelegen in?

Welgelegen is located in Paramaribo District, Suriname.

Where is Welgelegen located?

Welgelegen is located at coordinates 5.84° N, 55.22° W in Paramaribo District, Suriname.

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