2026 comparison
Matoury vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 2026 comparison
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni has more inhabitants than Matoury: 54,718 versus 36,694, or 49% more. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni covers a larger area (4,830 km² versus 137 km²), but Matoury is more densely populated: 267 inhabitants per km² versus 11.
The median apartment price is higher in Matoury: €2,400 per m² versus €2,257.
The two cities are 184 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
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
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
MatourySaint-Laurent-du-Maroni
| Criterion | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+49% | 36,694 | 54,718 | More populous: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+49% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+8.6 pts | +10.8% | +19.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+8.6 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+10 pts | +20.7% | +31.1% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Matoury24 times as high | 267 | 11.3 | Denser: Matoury24 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+12 pts | 29.5% | 41.5% | More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+12 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Matoury+5.4 pts | 8.6% | 3.3% | More seniors: Matoury+5.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.06 | 2.99 | 4.05 | Larger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.06 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Matoury+6% | 2,400 | 2,257 | More expensive: Matoury+6% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13% | 2,471 | 2,784 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+7% | 15.7 | 16.8 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1% | 16.7 | 16.9 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Matoury+1.4 pt | 43.1% | 41.7% | More homeowners: Matoury+1.4 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Matoury+1.3 pt | 65.1% | 63.8% | More houses: Matoury+1.3 pt |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+25 pts | 35.7% | 60.4% | More social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+25 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+2.1 pts | 3.0% | 5.2% | More second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+2.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Matoury+3.9 pts | 10.8% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Matoury+3.9 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13 pts | 60.67% | 74.07% | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13 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 | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Matoury+55% | €21,285 | €13,753 | Higher: Matoury+55% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Matoury+7.9 pts | 24% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Matoury+7.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Matoury+8.6 pts | 68.1% | 59.5% | Higher: Matoury+8.6 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+9.9 pts | 30.5% | 40.4% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+9.9 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Serge Smock | Lenaïck Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Matoury+19 pts | 89% | 70% | Better covered: Matoury+19 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Matoury+86% | 45.2166 in total | 24.3133 in total | More shops per capita: Matoury+86% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury+60% | 16.460 in total | 10.256 in total | More per capita: Matoury+60% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury+25% | 30.5112 in total | 24.5134 in total | More per capita: Matoury+25% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury+33% | 20.475 in total | 15.484 in total | More per capita: Matoury+33% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.52 in total | 0.53 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+12% | 0.83 in total | 0.95 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+12% |
| 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 | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Matoury+43% | 2.1 | 1.5 | Better access: Matoury+43% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury+49% | 3.814 in total | 2.614 in total | More per capita: Matoury+49% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury2.2 times as high | 2.59 in total | 1.16 in total | More per capita: Matoury2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury+30% | 1.97 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Matoury+30% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Matoury+30% | 1.97 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Matoury+30% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4 | 0 | 4 | More facilities: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4 |
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 | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+12 | 22 | 34 | More schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5 | 5 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5 | 3 | 8 | More high schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1 | 0 | 1 | More facilities: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Matoury+23% | 12.0 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Matoury+23% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Matoury+34% | 6.6 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Matoury+34% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Matoury+19% | 8.5 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Matoury+19% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Matoury4.6 times as high | 3.7 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Matoury4.6 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Matoury+59% | 5.8 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Matoury+59% |
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 | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Matoury+0.2 °C | 26.9°C | 26.7°C | Warmer: Matoury+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Matoury+23% | 3,488 | 2,838 | Wetter: Matoury+23% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Matoury+27 days/year | 220 | 192 | More rainy days: Matoury+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 | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Matoury+4 | 5 | 1 | More declarations: Matoury+4 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Matoury+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Matoury+2 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni35 times as high | 137 | 4,830 | Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni35 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Matoury+2 m | 7 m | 4 m | Higher: Matoury+2 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Small town | 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
Matoury vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni at a glance
| Criterion | Matoury | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 36,694 | 54,718 |
| Change over 10 years | +20.7% | +31.1% |
| Density per km² | 267 | 11.3 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,400 | 2,257 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,471 | 2,784 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.7 | 16.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 60.67% | 74.07% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 30.5% | 40.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 89% | 70% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.0 | 9.8 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — |
| Area km² | 137 | 4,830 |
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FAQ
Matoury vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: your questions
Which is the larger city, Matoury or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
By population, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 54,718 inhabitants versus 36,694 for Matoury (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is the 117th largest city in France, Matoury the 227th. By area, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is also the larger (4,830 km²).
How far is Matoury from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
Matoury and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni are 184 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 Matoury or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
To buy an apartment, Matoury is more expensive: €2,400 per m² (median price), versus €2,257 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (+6%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Matoury 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