2026 comparison
Cayenne vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: 2026 comparison
Cayenne has more inhabitants than Le Blanc-Mesnil: 62,951 versus 62,547, or 0.6% more. Cayenne covers a larger area (23.6 km² versus 8.1 km²), but Le Blanc-Mesnil is more densely populated: 7,770 inhabitants per km² versus 2,667.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Blanc-Mesnil: €4,075 per m² versus €2,668.
The two cities are 7,088 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
Le Blanc-Mesnil
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,547 inhab.
- 93rd in France · 7th in its department
- Area
- 8.1 km²
- Density
- 7,770 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
CayenneLe Blanc-Mesnil
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cayenne+0.6% | 62,951 | 62,547 | More populous: Cayenne+0.6% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11 pts | −1.5% | +9.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3.6 pts | +14.6% | +18.1% | Stronger growth: Le Blanc-Mesnil+3.6 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.9 times as high | 2,667 | 7,770 | Denser: Le Blanc-Mesnil2.9 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Cayenne+3.1 pts | 26.3% | 23.3% | More young people: Cayenne+3.1 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.8 pt | 9.7% | 11.5% | More seniors: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1.8 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.25 | 2.52 | 2.77 | Larger households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+0.25 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+53% | 2,668 | 4,075 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+53% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+56% | 2,559 | 4,000 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+56% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11% | 16.6 | 18.5 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11% | 16.4 | 18.2 | More expensive: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+19 pts | 20.7% | 39.2% | More homeowners: Le Blanc-Mesnil+19 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5.5 pts | 28.8% | 34.3% | More houses: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cayenne+2.2 pts | 41.7% | 39.5% | More social housing: Cayenne+2.2 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cayenne+2.5 pts | 4.4% | 2.0% | More second homes: Cayenne+2.5 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cayenne+6.3 pts | 11.5% | 5.2% | More vacant homes: Cayenne+6.3 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cayenne+31 pts | 70.95% | 39.88% | Higher rate: Cayenne+31 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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 19,630 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 33.5% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15% | €19,910 | €22,904 | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+15% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11 pts | 24% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Le Blanc-Mesnil+11 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.5 pts | 66.5% | 71.0% | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+4.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cayenne+12 pts | 29.0% | 17.1% | Higher: Cayenne+12 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sandra Trochimara | Demba Traore | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cayenne+3.0 pts | 96% | 93% | Better covered: Cayenne+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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cayenne3.3 times as high | 89.3562 in total | 26.7167 in total | More shops per capita: Cayenne3.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.7 times as high | 32.6205 in total | 12.075 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.7 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.4 times as high | 51.8326 in total | 21.7136 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+88% | 17.5110 in total | 9.358 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+88% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.1 times as high | 2.415 in total | 1.17 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+21% | 1.711 in total | 1.49 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+21% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Le Blanc-Mesnil+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cayenne+7% | 2.6 | 2.5 | Better access: Cayenne+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+37% | 7.044 in total | 5.132 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+37% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+54% | 8.755 in total | 13.484 in total | More per capita: Le Blanc-Mesnil+54% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.3 times as high | 4.428 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+21% | 2.717 in total | 2.214 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+21% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cayenne+7 | 9 | 2 | More facilities: Cayenne+7 |
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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cayenne+2 | 36 | 34 | More schools: Cayenne+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cayenne+2 | 9 | 7 | More middle schools: Cayenne+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cayenne+2 | 8 | 6 | More high schools: Cayenne+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cayenne+19 | 19 | 0 | More facilities: Cayenne+19 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cayenne+89% | 9.0 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Cayenne+89% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+5% | 9.2 | 8.8 | Higher rate: Cayenne+5% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne2.7 times as high | 11.1 | 4.1 | Higher rate: Cayenne2.7 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+78% | 5.2 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Cayenne+78% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+28% | 7.3 | 9.3 | Higher rate: Le Blanc-Mesnil+28% |
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 | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cayenne+14.8 °C | 26.9°C | 12.1°C | Warmer: Cayenne+14.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Cayenne+23% | 2,003 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Cayenne+23% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cayenne5.7 times as high | 3,488 | 616 | Wetter: Cayenne5.7 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cayenne+110 days/year | 220 | 110 | More rainy days: Cayenne+110 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | — | 37 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 13 |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5 | 6 | 11 | More declarations: Le Blanc-Mesnil+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cayenne+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Cayenne+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cayenne2.9 times as high | 23.6 | 8.05 | Larger: Cayenne2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+43 m | 5 m | 48 m | Higher: Le Blanc-Mesnil+43 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | French Guiana (973) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre Littoral | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Cayenne | Paris | |
| Functional area | Cayenne | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cayenne vs Le Blanc-Mesnil at a glance
| Criterion | Cayenne | Le Blanc-Mesnil |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,951 | 62,547 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.6% | +18.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,667 | 7,770 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,668 | 4,075 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,559 | 4,000 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.6 | 18.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 70.95% | 39.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 19,630 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 29.0% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.0 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 12.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 23.6 | 8.05 |
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FAQ
Cayenne vs Le Blanc-Mesnil: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cayenne or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
By population, Cayenne: 62,951 inhabitants versus 62,547 for Le Blanc-Mesnil (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cayenne is the 92nd largest city in France, Le Blanc-Mesnil the 93rd. By area, Cayenne is also the larger (23.6 km²).
How far is Cayenne from Le Blanc-Mesnil?
Cayenne and Le Blanc-Mesnil are 7,088 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cayenne or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
To buy an apartment, Le Blanc-Mesnil is more expensive: €4,075 per m² (median price), versus €2,668 in Cayenne (+53%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Cayenne or Le Blanc-Mesnil?
Cayenne: 2,003 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Le Blanc-Mesnil (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Cayenne and Le Blanc-Mesnil in the same department?
No: Cayenne is in French Guiana (973), in the French Guiana region, and Le Blanc-Mesnil in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures