2026 comparison
Cayenne vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 2026 comparison
Cayenne has more inhabitants than Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 62,951 versus 54,718, or 15% more. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni covers a larger area (4,830 km² versus 23.6 km²), but Cayenne is more densely populated: 2,667 inhabitants per km² versus 11.
The median apartment price is higher in Cayenne: €2,668 per m² versus €2,257.
The two cities are 186 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
City in French Guiana
FFrench Guiana973French Guiana
- Population
- 54,718 inhab.
- 117th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 4,830 km²
- Density
- 11 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
CayenneSaint-Laurent-du-Maroni
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Cayenne+15% | 62,951 | 54,718 | More populous: Cayenne+15% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+21 pts | −1.5% | +19.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+21 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 pts | +14.6% | +31.1% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cayenne235 times as high | 2,667 | 11.3 | Denser: Cayenne235 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+15 pts | 26.3% | 41.5% | More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+15 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Cayenne+6.5 pts | 9.7% | 3.3% | More seniors: Cayenne+6.5 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.53 | 2.52 | 4.05 | Larger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.53 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Cayenne+18% | 2,668 | 2,257 | More expensive: Cayenne+18% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+9% | 2,559 | 2,784 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+9% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1% | 16.6 | 16.8 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3% | 16.4 | 16.9 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+21 pts | 20.7% | 41.7% | More homeowners: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+21 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+35 pts | 28.8% | 63.8% | More houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+35 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+19 pts | 41.7% | 60.4% | More social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+0.7 pt | 4.4% | 5.2% | More second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+0.7 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cayenne+4.6 pts | 11.5% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Cayenne+4.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3.1 pts | 70.95% | 74.07% | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3.1 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cayenne+45% | €19,910 | €13,753 | Higher: Cayenne+45% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cayenne+7.8 pts | 24% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Cayenne+7.8 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Cayenne+7.0 pts | 66.5% | 59.5% | Higher: Cayenne+7.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+11 pts | 29.0% | 40.4% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+11 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sandra Trochimara | Lenaïck Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cayenne+26 pts | 96% | 70% | Better covered: Cayenne+26 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cayenne3.7 times as high | 89.3562 in total | 24.3133 in total | More shops per capita: Cayenne3.7 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne3.2 times as high | 32.6205 in total | 10.256 in total | More per capita: Cayenne3.2 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.1 times as high | 51.8326 in total | 24.5134 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.1 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+14% | 17.5110 in total | 15.484 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+14% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne4.3 times as high | 2.415 in total | 0.53 in total | More per capita: Cayenne4.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+91% | 1.711 in total | 0.95 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+91% |
| 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Cayenne+81% | 2.6 | 1.5 | Better access: Cayenne+81% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.7 times as high | 7.044 in total | 2.614 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.7 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne8.0 times as high | 8.755 in total | 1.16 in total | More per capita: Cayenne8.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne3.0 times as high | 4.428 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Cayenne3.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+85% | 2.717 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+85% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Cayenne+5 | 9 | 4 | More facilities: Cayenne+5 |
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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Cayenne+2 | 36 | 34 | More schools: Cayenne+2 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1 | 9 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 8 | 8 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cayenne+18 | 19 | 1 | More facilities: Cayenne+18 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+8% | 9.0 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+8% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+86% | 9.2 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Cayenne+86% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+56% | 11.1 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Cayenne+56% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne6.6 times as high | 5.2 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Cayenne6.6 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne+98% | 7.3 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Cayenne+98% |
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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cayenne+0.2 °C | 26.9°C | 26.7°C | Warmer: Cayenne+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cayenne+23% | 3,488 | 2,838 | Wetter: Cayenne+23% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cayenne+27 days/year | 220 | 192 | More rainy days: Cayenne+27 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cayenne+5 | 6 | 1 | More declarations: Cayenne+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cayenne+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Cayenne+2 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni205 times as high | 23.6 | 4,830 | Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni205 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cayenne+1 m | 5 m | 4 m | Higher: Cayenne+1 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | French Guiana (973) | French Guiana (973) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre Littoral | Communauté de communes de l'Ouest Guyanais | |
| Urban unit | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | |
| Functional area | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cayenne vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni at a glance
| Criterion | Cayenne | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,951 | 54,718 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.6% | +31.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,667 | 11.3 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,668 | 2,257 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,559 | 2,784 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.6 | 16.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 70.95% | 74.07% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 29.0% | 40.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 70% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — |
| Area km² | 23.6 | 4,830 |
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FAQ
Cayenne vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cayenne or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
By population, Cayenne: 62,951 inhabitants versus 54,718 for Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Cayenne is the 92nd largest city in France, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni the 117th. By area, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is the larger (4,830 km²).
How far is Cayenne from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
Cayenne and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni are 186 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
To buy an apartment, Cayenne is more expensive: €2,668 per m² (median price), versus €2,257 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (+18%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Cayenne and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 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