Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Population 2026
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni has a population of 24,287, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇬🇫 French Guiana, located in Guyane. Roughly 7.6% of French Guiana's population lives here. It is about 2.5× smaller than Cayenne, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,287
Rank in French Guiana
#3
Coordinates
5.50°N, 54.03°W
~10 m elevation · America/Cayenne
Distance to capital (Cayenne)
198 km
123 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guyane
| City | Population | Rank in French Guiana |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne | 61,550 | #1 |
| Matoury | 26,350 | #2 |
| Kourou | 24,029 | #4 |
| Rémire-Montjoly | 19,029 | #5 |
Cities near Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
- Kourou24,029 people · ~158 km away
- Cayenne61,550 people · ~198 km away
- Matoury26,350 people · ~202 km away
- Rémire-Montjoly19,029 people · ~206 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni has a population of 24,287 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in French Guiana.
What region is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in?
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is located in Guyane, French Guiana.
Is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni the capital of French Guiana?
No, the capital of French Guiana is Cayenne, about 198 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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