Balin
in Distrikt Sipaliwini, Suriname

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
4.933 and -55.550 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 4° 55' 59" and W -55° 32' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - SRD
Spoken languages:
Dutch, English, Javanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:01 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Paramaribo
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:30 am and 6:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-5.555 and 123.861 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Darawa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Suriname in South America

Safety Score: 2,5 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Suriname.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Suriname. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Balin

Balin in Distrikt Sipaliwini is located in Suriname about 70 mi (or 112 km) south of Paramaribo, the country's capital.

Local time in Balin is now 10:01 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Paramaribo with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Balin. The closest airport in Suriname is Ladouanie Airport in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Suriname is Central Suriname Nature Reserve in a distance of 65 mi (or 104 km), South.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Brokopondo, Onverwacht, Lelydorp, Groningen and Paramaribo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 34°C / 94 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 41%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 69% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

35°C (95 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

36°C (96 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

33°C (92 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Nieuw Jacobkondre

Nieuw Jacobkondre is a town in the Sipaliwini District of Suriname. It is situated on the Saramacca River.

Located at 4.93333, -55.5333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Sipaliwini District

Njoeng Jacob Kondre Airstrip

Njoeng Jacob Kondre Airstrip, near Njoeng Jacob Kondre, Suriname.

Located at 4.9357, -55.535 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Suriname, Sipaliwini District

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