New Amsterdam, East Berbice-Corentyne

New Amsterdam: 17th-century Dutch colonial settlement that became New York City

About

Quick Facts about New Amsterdam

Population 35,039
Country New Netherland
State East Berbice-Corentyne (Guyana)
Different from Nieuw Amsterdam, Suriname
Continent North America
Latitude & Longitude 6.2500,-57.5167
Named for Amsterdam
Capital city New Amsterdam is capital of New Netherland
Time Zone America/Guyana
Local time 12:11:10 (16th April 2026)

Geography

New Amsterdam is located at 6°15'0"N 57°31'0"W (6.25, -57.5166667).

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