1. Cayenne – 60,000
Capital city known for Creole culture and colonial architecture.
2. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni – 45,000
Second-largest city, former penal colony site.
3. Matoury – 32,000
Suburb of Cayenne and home to the international airport.
4. Kourou – 26,000
Location of the Guiana Space Centre.
5. Remire-Montjoly – 25,000
Residential suburb along the coast.
6. Maripasoula – 13,000
Largest commune by area, deep in the interior rainforest.
7. Mana – 12,000
Rural commune known for rice cultivation.
8. Macouria – 11,000
Fast-growing town between Cayenne and Kourou.
9. Apatou – 9,000
Border town along the Maroni River.
10. Grand-Santi – 6,000
Remote commune accessible by river.
