French Guiana: List of the Largest Cities by Population

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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.

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