2026 comparison
Cayenne vs Pantin: 2026 comparison
Cayenne has more inhabitants than Pantin: 62,951 versus 62,083, or 1.4% more. Cayenne covers a larger area (23.6 km² versus 5.0 km²), but Pantin is more densely populated: 12,392 inhabitants per km² versus 2,667.
The median apartment price is higher in Pantin: €6,149 per m² versus €2,668.
The two cities are 7,083 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
Pantin
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 62,083 inhab.
- 94th in France · 8th in its department
- Area
- 5.0 km²
- Density
- 12,392 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
CayennePantin
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cayenne+1% | 62,951 | 62,083 | More populous: Cayenne+1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Pantin+6.4 pts | −1.5% | +4.9% | Stronger growth: Pantin+6.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Pantin+1.3 pt | +14.6% | +15.8% | Stronger growth: Pantin+1.3 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Pantin4.6 times as high | 2,667 | 12,392 | Denser: Pantin4.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Cayenne+6.2 pts | 26.3% | 20.2% | More young people: Cayenne+6.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Pantin+2.0 pts | 9.7% | 11.8% | More seniors: Pantin+2.0 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Cayenne+0.25 | 2.52 | 2.27 | Larger households: Cayenne+0.25 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Pantin2.3 times as high | 2,668 | 6,149 | More expensive: Pantin2.3 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Pantin3.0 times as high | 2,559 | 7,578 | More expensive: Pantin3.0 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pantin+40% | 16.6 | 23.2 | More expensive: Pantin+40% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Pantin+26% | 16.4 | 20.6 | More expensive: Pantin+26% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Pantin+6.6 pts | 20.7% | 27.3% | More homeowners: Pantin+6.6 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Cayenne+25 pts | 28.8% | 3.6% | More houses: Cayenne+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Cayenne+2.0 pt | 41.7% | 39.7% | More social housing: Cayenne+2.0 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cayenne+1.5 pt | 4.4% | 2.9% | More second homes: Cayenne+1.5 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cayenne+7.6 pts | 11.5% | 3.9% | More vacant homes: Cayenne+7.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cayenne+26 pts | 70.95% | 44.88% | Higher rate: Cayenne+26 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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 21,820 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 28.9% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Pantin+20% | €19,910 | €23,830 | Higher: Pantin+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Pantin+13 pts | 24% | 38% | More taxpaying households: Pantin+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Pantin+10 pts | 66.5% | 76.7% | Higher: Pantin+10 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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sandra Trochimara | Bertrand Kern | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cayenne+2.7 pts | 96% | 93% | Better covered: Cayenne+2.7 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cayenne+66% | 89.3562 in total | 53.6333 in total | More shops per capita: Cayenne+66% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+29% | 32.6205 in total | 25.3157 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+29% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+22% | 51.8326 in total | 42.5264 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+22% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+90% | 17.5110 in total | 9.257 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+90% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+23% | 2.415 in total | 1.912 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+23% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+36% | 1.711 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+36% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Pantin+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Pantin+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Pantin+57% | 2.6 | 4.2 | Better access: Pantin+57% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+40% | 7.044 in total | 5.031 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+40% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+21% | 8.755 in total | 7.245 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+21% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+15% | 4.428 in total | 3.924 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+15% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+12% | 2.717 in total | 2.415 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+12% |
| 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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cayenne+7 | 36 | 29 | More schools: Cayenne+7 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Cayenne+2 | 9 | 7 | More middle schools: Cayenne+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cayenne+3 | 8 | 5 | More high schools: Cayenne+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cayenne+12 | 19 | 7 | More facilities: Cayenne+12 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cayenne+47% | 9.0 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Cayenne+47% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin2.9 times as high | 9.2 | 27.0 | Higher rate: Pantin2.9 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne2.2 times as high | 11.1 | 5.1 | Higher rate: Cayenne2.2 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne2.2 times as high | 5.2 | 2.4 | Higher rate: Cayenne2.2 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Pantin+53% | 7.3 | 11.1 | Higher rate: Pantin+53% |
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 | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cayenne+13.6 °C | 26.9°C | 13.3°C | Warmer: Cayenne+13.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Cayenne+23% | 2,003 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Cayenne+23% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cayenne5.2 times as high | 3,488 | 667 | Wetter: Cayenne5.2 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cayenne+108 days/year | 220 | 112 | More rainy days: Cayenne+108 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | — | 22 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 21 |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Pantin+5 | 6 | 11 | More declarations: Pantin+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cayenne+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Cayenne+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Cayenne4.7 times as high | 23.6 | 5.01 | Larger: Cayenne4.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Pantin+49 m | 5 m | 54 m | Higher: Pantin+49 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 Pantin at a glance
| Criterion | Cayenne | Pantin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,951 | 62,083 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.6% | +15.8% |
| Density per km² | 2,667 | 12,392 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,668 | 6,149 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,559 | 7,578 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.6 | 23.2 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 70.95% | 44.88% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 21,820 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 29.0% | 14.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 93% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 4.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.0 | 6.1 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 13.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 23.6 | 5.01 |
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FAQ
Cayenne vs Pantin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cayenne or Pantin?
By population, Cayenne: 62,951 inhabitants versus 62,083 for Pantin (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cayenne is the 92nd largest city in France, Pantin the 94th. By area, Cayenne is also the larger (23.6 km²).
How far is Cayenne from Pantin?
Cayenne and Pantin are 7,083 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cayenne or Pantin?
To buy an apartment, Pantin is more expensive: €6,149 per m² (median price), versus €2,668 in Cayenne (+130%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Cayenne or Pantin?
Cayenne: 2,003 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Pantin (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Cayenne and Pantin in the same department?
No: Cayenne is in French Guiana (973), in the French Guiana region, and Pantin 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