Kourou Population 2026
Kourou has a population of 24,029, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇬🇫 French Guiana, located in Guyane. Roughly 7.5% of French Guiana's population lives here. It is about 2.6× smaller than Cayenne, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
24,029
Rank in French Guiana
#4
Coordinates
5.16°N, 52.64°W
~7 m elevation · America/Cayenne
Distance to capital (Cayenne)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guyane
| City | Population | Rank in French Guiana |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne | 61,550 | #1 |
| Matoury | 26,350 | #2 |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | 24,287 | #3 |
| Rémire-Montjoly | 19,029 | #5 |
Cities near Kourou
- Cayenne61,550 people · ~42 km away
- Matoury26,350 people · ~50 km away
- Rémire-Montjoly19,029 people · ~50 km away
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni24,287 people · ~158 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kourou?
Kourou has a population of 24,029 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in French Guiana.
What region is Kourou in?
Kourou is located in Guyane, French Guiana.
Is Kourou the capital of French Guiana?
No, the capital of French Guiana is Cayenne, about 42 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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