Elevation of towns in Suriname
14 towns in Suriname have a reading on the GMTED2010 grid. The highest is Brownsweg (Brokopondo) at 49 m (161 ft); the lowest is Nieuw Nickerie (Nickerie) at 2 m (7 ft). Half of the towns sit above 5 m (the mean is 12 m).
Highest towns in Suriname
| # | Town | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsweg Brokopondo | 49 m (161 ft) |
| 2 | Albina Marowijne | 38 m (125 ft) |
| 3 | Brokopondo Brokopondo | 25 m (82 ft) |
| 4 | Onverwacht Para | 12 m (39 ft) |
| 5 | Lelydorp Wanica | 9 m (30 ft) |
| 6 | Groningen Saramacca | 7 m (23 ft) |
| 7 | Wageningen Nickerie | 6 m (20 ft) |
| 8 | Paramaribo Paramaribo | 5 m (16 ft) |
| 9 | Totness Coronie | 5 m (16 ft) |
| 10 | Moengo Marowijne | 5 m (16 ft) |
Lowest towns in Suriname
| # | Town | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nieuw Nickerie Nickerie | 2 m (7 ft) |
| 2 | Nieuw Amsterdam Commewijne | 3 m (10 ft) |
| 3 | Meerzorg Commewijne | 4 m (13 ft) |
| 4 | Marienburg Commewijne | 4 m (13 ft) |
| 5 | Moengo Marowijne | 5 m (16 ft) |
| 6 | Totness Coronie | 5 m (16 ft) |
| 7 | Paramaribo Paramaribo | 5 m (16 ft) |
| 8 | Wageningen Nickerie | 6 m (20 ft) |
| 9 | Groningen Saramacca | 7 m (23 ft) |
| 10 | Lelydorp Wanica | 9 m (30 ft) |
Regions of Suriname
| Region | Towns | Mean | Highest town | Lowest town |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commewijne | 3 | 4 m | Marienburg 4 m | Nieuw Amsterdam 3 m |