Lelydorp (Sranan Tongo: Kofi Djompo) is the capital city of Wanica District, located in Suriname’s north.

The land issued there date from the early 18th century, with plantation names such as: Hermitage, Zorg en Hoop, Flora, Duisburg, Onverwacht, Goede Verwachting, Ephraimszegen, Nieuw Weergevonden, etc.

Lelydorp is the main resort of the district with many shops, offices, and businesses, but still needs a clear city structure and has many agricultural areas close to the centre and neighbourhoods.

[9] Lelydorp is also the most important halfway stopping point between Paramaribo and Zanderij, where the Johan Adolf Pengel Airport is located.

Lelydorp is home to the "Caribbean Centre", a conference center founded by Bhai.