2026 comparison
Cayenne vs La Seyne-sur-Mer: 2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer has more inhabitants than Cayenne: 64,430 versus 62,951, or 2.3% more. Cayenne covers a larger area (23.6 km² versus 22.2 km²), but La Seyne-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 2,906 inhabitants per km² versus 2,667.
The median apartment price is higher in La Seyne-sur-Mer: €3,084 per m² versus €2,668.
The two cities are 7,089 km apart as the crow flies.
Cayenne
City in French Guiana
FFrench Guiana973French Guiana
- Population
- 62,951 inhab.
- 92nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 23.6 km²
- Density
- 2,667 per km²
La Seyne-sur-Mer
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 64,430 inhab.
- 89th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 2,906 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
CayenneLa Seyne-sur-Mer
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% | 62,951 | 64,430 | More populous: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.9 pts | −1.5% | +1.3% | Stronger growth: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cayenne+16 pts | +14.6% | −1.2% | Stronger growth: Cayenne+16 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% | 2,667 | 2,906 | Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer+9% |
| Under 15More young people: Cayenne+10 pts | 26.3% | 15.9% | More young people: Cayenne+10 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+16 pts | 9.7% | 25.8% | More seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+16 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Cayenne+0.46 | 2.52 | 2.06 | Larger households: Cayenne+0.46 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+16% | 2,668 | 3,084 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+76% | 2,559 | 4,514 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+76% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cayenne+12% | 16.6 | 14.8 | More expensive: Cayenne+12% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% | 16.4 | 16.7 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+32 pts | 20.7% | 52.5% | More homeowners: La Seyne-sur-Mer+32 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.6 pts | 28.8% | 31.4% | More houses: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.6 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cayenne+23 pts | 41.7% | 18.8% | More social housing: Cayenne+23 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.0 pts | 4.4% | 10.5% | More second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.0 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cayenne+3.6 pts | 11.5% | 7.9% | More vacant homes: Cayenne+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cayenne+16 pts | 70.95% | 55.28% | Higher rate: Cayenne+16 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 23,890 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 21.0% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+36% | €19,910 | €26,997 | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+19 pts | 24% | 43% | More taxpaying households: La Seyne-sur-Mer+19 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.1 pts | 66.5% | 72.6% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+6.1 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cayenne+15 pts | 29.0% | 14.3% | Higher: Cayenne+15 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sandra Trochimara | Dorian Munoz | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | union of the far right | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.0 pts | 96% | 99% | Better covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.0 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cayenne+65% | 89.3562 in total | 54.2349 in total | More shops per capita: Cayenne+65% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+57% | 32.6205 in total | 20.8134 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+57% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+33% | 51.8326 in total | 38.8250 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+33% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+54% | 17.5110 in total | 11.373 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+54% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.2 times as high | 2.415 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.711 in total | 1.711 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Seyne-sur-Mer+44% | 2.6 | 3.8 | Better access: La Seyne-sur-Mer+44% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high | 7.044 in total | 15.8102 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer5.9 times as high | 8.755 in total | 51.8334 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer5.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+78% | 4.428 in total | 7.951 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+78% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+32% | 2.717 in total | 3.623 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+32% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cayenne+4 | 9 | 5 | More facilities: Cayenne+4 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cayenne+6 | 36 | 30 | More schools: Cayenne+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cayenne+1 | 9 | 8 | More middle schools: Cayenne+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cayenne+4 | 8 | 4 | More high schools: Cayenne+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cayenne+17 | 19 | 2 | More facilities: Cayenne+17 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cayenne2.3 times as high | 9.0 | 3.9 | Higher rate: Cayenne2.3 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+3% | 9.2 | 8.9 | Higher rate: Cayenne+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne2.9 times as high | 11.1 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Cayenne2.9 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne2.1 times as high | 5.2 | 2.5 | Higher rate: Cayenne2.1 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+56% | 7.3 | 11.3 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+56% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cayenne+10.2 °C | 26.9°C | 16.7°C | Warmer: Cayenne+10.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cayenne5.5 times as high | 3,488 | 633 | Wetter: Cayenne5.5 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cayenne+162 days/year | 220 | 58 | More rainy days: Cayenne+162 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | — | 2 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 37 |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+13 | 6 | 19 | More declarations: La Seyne-sur-Mer+13 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cayenne+3 | 3 | 0 | More plans: Cayenne+3 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cayenne+6% | 23.6 | 22.2 | Larger: Cayenne+6% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cayenne+4 m | 5 m | 1 m | Higher: Cayenne+4 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | French Guiana (973) | Var (83) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre Littoral | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | |
| Urban unit | Cayenne | Toulon | |
| Functional area | Cayenne | Toulon |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cayenne vs La Seyne-sur-Mer at a glance
| Criterion | Cayenne | La Seyne-sur-Mer |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,951 | 64,430 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.6% | −1.2% |
| Density per km² | 2,667 | 2,906 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,668 | 3,084 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,559 | 4,514 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.6 | 14.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 70.95% | 55.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 23,890 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 29.0% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.0 | 3.9 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 16.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — |
| Area km² | 23.6 | 22.2 |
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FAQ
Cayenne vs La Seyne-sur-Mer: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cayenne or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
By population, La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,430 inhabitants versus 62,951 for Cayenne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). La Seyne-sur-Mer is the 89th largest city in France, Cayenne the 92nd. By area, Cayenne is the larger (23.6 km²).
How far is Cayenne from La Seyne-sur-Mer?
Cayenne and La Seyne-sur-Mer are 7,089 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cayenne or La Seyne-sur-Mer?
To buy an apartment, La Seyne-sur-Mer is more expensive: €3,084 per m² (median price), versus €2,668 in Cayenne (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Cayenne and La Seyne-sur-Mer in the same department?
No: Cayenne is in French Guiana (973), in the French Guiana region, and La Seyne-sur-Mer in Var (83), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures