Wettest Inhabited Places

These are the rainiest places in the world, their rainfall marked by average rainfall per year:

1. Buenaventura, Colombia

267″

This is a port city located on the East of Columbia, on the Pacific Ocean. Though it only has a population of 300,000, it is a large land mass that is mostly rural with small villages few and far between. Most inhabitants are from African descent.

2. Monrovia, Liberia

202″

This is the capital and most populated city of Liberia, a West African nation. It is a major industrial center that produces cement, petroleum, bricks and chemicals. It is relatively dry throughout November through February, but has intense rainfall for the rest of the year, especially in August and September.

3. Pago Pago, American Samoa

198″

Though this is the capital of American Samoa, it is actually a small village with a low population. It consists of somewhat urban communities, a small town, tuna canneries, and a harbor. It is famous mainly for tourism and tuna canning.

4. Mawlamyaing, Burma (Myanmar)

192″

Formerly Moulmein, Mawlamyaing is the third largest city in Burma, and is the main seaport and trading hub of its region. It is located on the Salween River Delta, and there are many hills with ancient pagodas in the surrounding area. As a result of the wet climate, it is famous for tropical fruits and rice.

5. Lae, Papua New Guinea

183″

This is the second largest city in Papau New Guinea, and is its largest cargo port. Aside from its high rainfall, it is also known for its tremendous potholes, which earns its nickname “Pothole City.”

6. Baguio City, Philippines

180″

This is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Philippines. It has about 300,000 inhabitants. Most of the city was developed over hilly, uneven turf, so it is not the most comfortable place to get around. It is known for its mild climate, and sometimes is known as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines.” It has many educational institutions, and most of the economy is centered around the education system, but there are dozens of tourist attractions. People from all over the world come to settle here, and there are many different languages, such as Kankana-ey, Ibaloi and Ilocano. Recently, many Korean students come here to learn English.

7. Sylhet, Bangladesh

178″

This is a major city in north-eastern Bangladesh, with half a million people. Because of the rain, there are beautiful tea gardens and tropical forests. It is a business central, and one of the most upscale cities in Bangladesh. It is mainly dry from November through February, but there is heavy precipitation the rest of the year, mostly from April through October.