Paranam | |
|---|---|
 Suralco bauxite factory at Paranam | |
  Paranam Location within Suriname | |
| Coordinates: 5°36′26″N 55°5′24″W / 5.60722°N 55.09000°W | |
| Country |  Suriname |
| District | Para District |
| Resort | Oost |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (ART) |
Paranam is a town in the Para District, Suriname. Paranam was created in 1938 for a bauxite factory. In 1965, an aluminium smelter was added. The factories closed down in 2017.