Notable Natives
- Jules Ajodhia (b.1945), politician, poet, playwright. Served as Justice Minister (1988–1990) and twice as Vice President (1991–1996, 2000–2005).
- Bram Behr (1951–1982), communist, journalist, propagandist.
- Dési Bouterse (b.1945), 9th and current President.
- Fred Derby (1939–2001), politician and trade unionist.
- Johan Ferrier (1910–2010), first President of Suriname (1975–1980).
- Otto Huiswoud (1893–1961), charter member of the Communist Party of America.
- Harry Kisoensingh (1954–2008), educator and chairman of the Union For Progressive Suriname.
- Lou Lichtveld (1903–1996), politician, poet, playwright.
- Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889), inventor of shoe manufacturing machinery.
- Johan Adolf Pengel, (1916–1970), politician, Prime Minister (1963–1969), namesake of Suriname's primary international airport.
- Pretaapnarian Radhakishun (1954–2001), politician, Prime Minister (1986–1987).
- Ram Sardjoe (b.1935), politician, Vice President (2005–2010).
- Paul Somohardjo (b.1943), politician, former Speaker of the National Assembly (2005–2010).
- Farida van den Stoom (b.1974), actress and model.
- Ronald Venetiaan (b.1936), mathematician, politician, 5th, 7th and 8th President.
- Jules Wijdenbosch (b.1941), politician, served as Prime Minister (1987–1988), Vice President (1991) and President (1996–2000).
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