2026 comparison
Cayenne vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 2026 comparison
Villeneuve-d'Ascq has more inhabitants than Cayenne: 63,462 versus 62,951, or 0.8% more. Villeneuve-d'Ascq covers a larger area (27.5 km² versus 23.6 km²), but Cayenne is more densely populated: 2,667 inhabitants per km² versus 2,311.
The median apartment price is higher in Villeneuve-d'Ascq: €2,763 per m² versus €2,668.
The two cities are 7,214 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
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Villeneuve-d'Ascq
City in Nord
- Population
- 63,462 inhab.
- 90th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 27.5 km²
- Density
- 2,311 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
CayenneVilleneuve-d'Ascq
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.8% | 62,951 | 63,462 | More populous: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.8% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.8 pt | −1.5% | +0.2% | Stronger growth: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+1.8 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Cayenne+14 pts | +14.6% | +0.4% | Stronger growth: Cayenne+14 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Cayenne+15% | 2,667 | 2,311 | Denser: Cayenne+15% |
| Under 15More young people: Cayenne+8.7 pts | 26.3% | 17.6% | More young people: Cayenne+8.7 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5.4 pts | 9.7% | 15.1% | More seniors: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Cayenne+0.42 | 2.52 | 2.10 | Larger households: Cayenne+0.42 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+4% | 2,668 | 2,763 | More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+22% | 2,559 | 3,133 | More expensive: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+22% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cayenne+16% | 16.6 | 14.3 | More expensive: Cayenne+16% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Cayenne+21% | 16.4 | 13.5 | More expensive: Cayenne+21% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+20 pts | 20.7% | 40.8% | More homeowners: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+20 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+10 pts | 28.8% | 39.1% | More houses: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+10 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 41.7% | — | |
| Second homesMore second homes: Cayenne+1.2 pt | 4.4% | 3.2% | More second homes: Cayenne+1.2 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Cayenne+7.8 pts | 11.5% | 3.7% | More vacant homes: Cayenne+7.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cayenne+20 pts | 70.95% | 51.23% | Higher rate: Cayenne+20 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 | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 23,900 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 24.0% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+60% | €19,910 | €31,798 | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+60% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19 pts | 24% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+19 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.6 pt | 66.5% | 67.1% | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+0.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Cayenne+13 pts | 29.0% | 15.6% | Higher: Cayenne+13 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sandra Trochimara | Sylvain Estager | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberTie | 96% | 96% | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Cayenne+48% | 89.3562 in total | 60.5384 in total | More shops per capita: Cayenne+48% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne2.6 times as high | 32.6205 in total | 12.881 in total | More per capita: Cayenne2.6 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+40% | 51.8326 in total | 36.9234 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+40% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+21% | 17.5110 in total | 21.1134 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+21% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cayenne+89% | 2.415 in total | 1.38 in total | More per capita: Cayenne+89% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 1.711 in total | 1.711 in total | Tie |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.0 times as high | 2.6 | 5.4 | Better access: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.0 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.0 times as high | 7.044 in total | 14.290 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq2.0 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq4.4 times as high | 8.755 in total | 38.3243 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq4.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+95% | 4.428 in total | 8.755 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+95% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5% | 2.717 in total | 2.818 in total | More per capita: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+5% |
| 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 | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9 | 36 | 45 | More schools: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+9 |
| Middle schoolsTie | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Cayenne+4 | 8 | 4 | More high schools: Cayenne+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 | 19 | 22 | More facilities: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Cayenne+24% | 9.0 | 7.3 | Higher rate: Cayenne+24% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+32% | 9.2 | 12.1 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+32% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cayenne3.3 times as high | 11.1 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Cayenne3.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+28% | 5.2 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+28% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+63% | 7.3 | 11.9 | Higher rate: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+63% |
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 | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Cayenne+15.6 °C | 26.9°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Cayenne+15.6 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Cayenne+23% | 2,003 | 1,627 | Sunnier: Cayenne+23% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Cayenne4.7 times as high | 3,488 | 740 | Wetter: Cayenne4.7 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cayenne+93 days/year | 220 | 126 | More rainy days: Cayenne+93 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | — | 37 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 7 |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+10 | 6 | 16 | More declarations: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+10 |
| 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 | Villeneuve-d'Ascq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% | 23.6 | 27.5 | Larger: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+16% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+29 m | 5 m | 34 m | Higher: Villeneuve-d'Ascq+29 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | French Guiana (973) | Nord (59) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre Littoral | Métropole Européenne de Lille | |
| Urban unit | Cayenne | Lille (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Cayenne | Lille (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cayenne vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq at a glance
| Criterion | Cayenne | Villeneuve-d'Ascq |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 62,951 | 63,462 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.6% | +0.4% |
| Density per km² | 2,667 | 2,311 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,668 | 2,763 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,559 | 3,133 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.6 | 14.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 70.95% | 51.23% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 23,900 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 29.0% | 15.6% |
| Premises with fiber | 96% | 96% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 5.4 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 9.0 | 7.3 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 23.6 | 27.5 |
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FAQ
Cayenne vs Villeneuve-d'Ascq: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cayenne or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
By population, Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 63,462 inhabitants versus 62,951 for Cayenne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Villeneuve-d'Ascq is the 90th largest city in France, Cayenne the 92nd. By area, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is also the larger (27.5 km²).
How far is Cayenne from Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
Cayenne and Villeneuve-d'Ascq are 7,214 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Cayenne or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
To buy an apartment, Villeneuve-d'Ascq is more expensive: €2,763 per m² (median price), versus €2,668 in Cayenne (+4%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Cayenne or Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
Cayenne: 2,003 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,627 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Cayenne and Villeneuve-d'Ascq in the same department?
No: Cayenne is in French Guiana (973), in the French Guiana region, and Villeneuve-d'Ascq in Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures