2026 comparison
Cayenne vs Matoury: 2026 comparison
Cayenne has more inhabitants than Matoury: 62,951 versus 36,694, or 72% more. Matoury covers a larger area (137 km² versus 23.6 km²), but Cayenne is more densely populated: 2,667 inhabitants per km² versus 267.
The median apartment price is higher in Cayenne: €2,668 per m² versus €2,400.
The two cities are 13 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Cayenne).
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
Matoury
City in French Guiana
FFrench Guiana973French Guiana
- Population
- 36,694 inhab.
- 227th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 137 km²
- Density
- 267 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
CayenneMatoury
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cayenne+72% | 62,951 | 36,694 | More populous: Cayenne+72% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Matoury+12 pts | −1.5% | +10.8% | Stronger growth: Matoury+12 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Matoury+6.2 pts | +14.6% | +20.7% | Stronger growth: Matoury+6.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cayenne10.0 times as high | 2,667 | 267 | Denser: Cayenne10.0 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Matoury+3.2 pts | 26.3% | 29.5% | More young people: Matoury+3.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cayenne+1.1 pt | 9.7% | 8.6% | More seniors: Cayenne+1.1 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Matoury+0.47 | 2.52 | 2.99 | Larger households: Matoury+0.47 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cayenne+11% | 2,668 | 2,400 | More expensive: Cayenne+11% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Cayenne+4% | 2,559 | 2,471 | More expensive: Cayenne+4% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cayenne+6% | 16.6 | 15.7 | More expensive: Cayenne+6% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Matoury+2% | 16.4 | 16.7 | More expensive: Matoury+2% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Matoury+22 pts | 20.7% | 43.1% | More homeowners: Matoury+22 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Matoury+36 pts | 28.8% | 65.1% | More houses: Matoury+36 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cayenne+6.0 pts | 41.7% | 35.7% | More social housing: Cayenne+6.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cayenne+1.4 pt | 4.4% | 3.0% | More second homes: Cayenne+1.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cayenne+0.7 pt | 11.5% | 10.8% | More vacant homes: Cayenne+0.7 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cayenne+10 pts | 70.95% | 60.67% | Higher rate: Cayenne+10 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 | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Matoury+7% | €19,910 | €21,285 | Higher: Matoury+7% |
| Households paying income taxTie | 24% | 24% | Tie |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Matoury+1.6 pt | 66.5% | 68.1% | Higher: Matoury+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Matoury+1.5 pt | 29.0% | 30.5% | Higher: Matoury+1.5 pt |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sandra Trochimara | Serge Smock | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cayenne+6.8 pts | 96% | 89% | Better covered: Cayenne+6.8 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cayenne+97% | 89.3562 in total | 45.2166 in total | More shops per capita: Cayenne+97% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+99% | 32.6205 in total | 16.460 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+99% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+70% | 51.8326 in total | 30.5112 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+70% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury+17% | 17.5110 in total | 20.475 in total | More per capita: Matoury+17% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne4.4 times as high | 2.415 in total | 0.52 in total | More per capita: Cayenne4.4 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.1 times as high | 1.711 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cayenne+27% | 2.6 | 2.1 | Better access: Cayenne+27% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+83% | 7.044 in total | 3.814 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+83% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne3.6 times as high | 8.755 in total | 2.59 in total | More per capita: Cayenne3.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.3 times as high | 4.428 in total | 1.97 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+42% | 2.717 in total | 1.97 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+42% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cayenne+9 | 9 | 0 | More facilities: Cayenne+9 |
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 | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cayenne+14 | 36 | 22 | More schools: Cayenne+14 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cayenne+4 | 9 | 5 | More middle schools: Cayenne+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cayenne+5 | 8 | 3 | More high schools: Cayenne+5 |
| 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 | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Matoury+33% | 9.0 | 12.0 | Higher rate: Matoury+33% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+39% | 9.2 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Cayenne+39% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+31% | 11.1 | 8.5 | Higher rate: Cayenne+31% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+42% | 5.2 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Cayenne+42% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+25% | 7.3 | 5.8 | Higher rate: Cayenne+25% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cayenne+1 | 6 | 5 | More declarations: Cayenne+1 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Matoury5.8 times as high | 23.6 | 137 | Larger: Matoury5.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Matoury+1 m | 5 m | 7 m | Higher: Matoury+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Small town | |
| DepartmentSame | French Guiana (973) | French Guiana (973) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre Littoral | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre Littoral | Same |
| Urban unitSame | Cayenne | Cayenne | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Cayenne | Cayenne | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cayenne vs Matoury at a glance
| Criterion | Cayenne | Matoury |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,951 | 36,694 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.6% | +20.7% |
| Density per km² | 2,667 | 267 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,668 | 2,400 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,559 | 2,471 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.6 | 15.7 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 70.95% | 60.67% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 29.0% | 30.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 89% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.0 | 12.0 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 26.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | 2,003 |
| Area km² | 23.6 | 137 |
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FAQ
Cayenne vs Matoury: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cayenne or Matoury?
By population, Cayenne: 62,951 inhabitants versus 36,694 for Matoury (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cayenne is the 92nd largest city in France, Matoury the 227th. By area, Matoury is the larger (137 km²).
How far is Cayenne from Matoury?
Cayenne and Matoury are 13 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (French Guiana).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cayenne or Matoury?
To buy an apartment, Cayenne is more expensive: €2,668 per m² (median price), versus €2,400 in Matoury (+11%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Cayenne and Matoury in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in French Guiana (973), in the French Guiana region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures