Lelydorp Population 2026

Lelydorp has a population of 18,223, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇸🇷 Suriname, located in Wanica District. Roughly 2.8% of Suriname's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Paramaribo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lelydorp (capital Paramaribo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,223

Rank in Suriname

Coordinates

5.70°N, 55.23°W

~8 m elevation · America/Paramaribo

Distance to capital (Paramaribo)

20 km

12 miles, straight line

Cities near Lelydorp

Paramaribo223,757 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lelydorp?

Lelydorp has a population of 18,223 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Suriname.

What region is Lelydorp in?

Lelydorp is located in Wanica District, Suriname.

Is Lelydorp the capital of Suriname?

No, the capital of Suriname is Paramaribo, about 20 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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