2026 comparison
Remire-Montjoly vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 2026 comparison
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni has more inhabitants than Remire-Montjoly: 54,718 versus 28,068, or 95% more. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni covers a larger area (4,830 km² versus 46.1 km²), but Remire-Montjoly is more densely populated: 609 inhabitants per km² versus 11.
The median apartment price is higher in Remire-Montjoly: €3,136 per m² versus €2,257.
The two cities are 192 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Remire-Montjoly
City in French Guiana
FFrench Guiana973French Guiana
- Population
- 28,068 inhab.
- 315th in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 46.1 km²
- Density
- 609 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
Remire-MontjolySaint-Laurent-du-Maroni
| Criterion | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+95% | 28,068 | 54,718 | More populous: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+95% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13 pts | +6.0% | +19.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3.0 pts | +28.1% | +31.1% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3.0 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Remire-Montjoly54 times as high | 609 | 11.3 | Denser: Remire-Montjoly54 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 pts | 24.1% | 41.5% | More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Remire-Montjoly+6.4 pts | 9.6% | 3.3% | More seniors: Remire-Montjoly+6.4 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.48 | 2.57 | 4.05 | Larger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.48 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Remire-Montjoly+39% | 3,136 | 2,257 | More expensive: Remire-Montjoly+39% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Remire-Montjoly+11% | 3,094 | 2,784 | More expensive: Remire-Montjoly+11% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Remire-Montjoly+5% | 17.6 | 16.8 | More expensive: Remire-Montjoly+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Remire-Montjoly+7% | 18.0 | 16.9 | More expensive: Remire-Montjoly+7% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Remire-Montjoly+0.5 pt | 42.2% | 41.7% | More homeowners: Remire-Montjoly+0.5 pt |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+6.5 pts | 57.3% | 63.8% | More houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+6.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+41 pts | 19.1% | 60.4% | More social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+41 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+2.3 pts | 2.9% | 5.2% | More second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+2.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Remire-Montjoly+0.0 pt | 7.0% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Remire-Montjoly+0.0 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 pts | 56.59% | 74.07% | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 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 | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Remire-Montjoly2.9 times as high | €39,640 | €13,753 | Higher: Remire-Montjoly2.9 times as high |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Remire-Montjoly+31 pts | 47% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Remire-Montjoly+31 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Remire-Montjoly+13 pts | 72.6% | 59.5% | Higher: Remire-Montjoly+13 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+23 pts | 17.4% | 40.4% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+23 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Claude Plenet | Lenaïck Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Remire-Montjoly+22 pts | 92% | 70% | Better covered: Remire-Montjoly+22 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Remire-Montjoly+89% | 46.0129 in total | 24.3133 in total | More shops per capita: Remire-Montjoly+89% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+74% | 17.850 in total | 10.256 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+74% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+31% | 32.190 in total | 24.5134 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+31% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+86% | 28.580 in total | 15.484 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+86% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+30% | 0.72 in total | 0.53 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+30% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+17% | 1.13 in total | 0.95 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+17% |
| 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 | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Remire-Montjoly+81% | 2.6 | 1.5 | Better access: Remire-Montjoly+81% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+81% | 4.613 in total | 2.614 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+81% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+95% | 2.16 in total | 1.16 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+95% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+95% | 2.98 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+95% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+46% | 2.16 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Remire-Montjoly+46% |
| 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 | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+21 | 13 | 34 | More schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+21 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4 | 6 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4 | 4 | 8 | More high schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4 |
| 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 | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+18% | 8.3 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+18% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Remire-Montjoly+4% | 5.1 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Remire-Montjoly+4% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+28% | 5.6 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+28% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Remire-Montjoly4.3 times as high | 3.4 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Remire-Montjoly4.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Remire-Montjoly+15% | 4.2 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Remire-Montjoly+15% |
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 | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Remire-Montjoly+0.2 °C | 26.9°C | 26.7°C | Warmer: Remire-Montjoly+0.2 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Remire-Montjoly+23% | 3,488 | 2,838 | Wetter: Remire-Montjoly+23% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Remire-Montjoly+27 days/year | 220 | 192 | More rainy days: Remire-Montjoly+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 | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Remire-Montjoly+7 | 8 | 1 | More declarations: Remire-Montjoly+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Remire-Montjoly+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Remire-Montjoly+2 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni105 times as high | 46.1 | 4,830 | Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni105 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Remire-Montjoly+0 m | 5 m | 4 m | Higher: Remire-Montjoly+0 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
Remire-Montjoly vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni at a glance
| Criterion | Remire-Montjoly | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 28,068 | 54,718 |
| Change over 10 years | +28.1% | +31.1% |
| Density per km² | 609 | 11.3 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,136 | 2,257 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,094 | 2,784 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.6 | 16.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.59% | 74.07% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.4% | 40.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 92% | 70% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,003 | — |
| Area km² | 46.1 | 4,830 |
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FAQ
Remire-Montjoly vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: your questions
Which is the larger city, Remire-Montjoly or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
By population, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 54,718 inhabitants versus 28,068 for Remire-Montjoly (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is the 117th largest city in France, Remire-Montjoly the 315th. By area, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is also the larger (4,830 km²).
How far is Remire-Montjoly from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
Remire-Montjoly and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni are 192 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 Remire-Montjoly or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
To buy an apartment, Remire-Montjoly is more expensive: €3,136 per m² (median price), versus €2,257 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (+39%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Remire-Montjoly 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