Matoury Population 2026
Matoury has a population of 26,350, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇬🇫 French Guiana, located in Guyane. Roughly 8.3% of French Guiana's population lives here. It is about 2.3× smaller than Cayenne, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,350
Rank in French Guiana
#2
Coordinates
4.85°N, 52.32°W
~13 m elevation · America/Cayenne
Distance to capital (Cayenne)
10 km
6 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Guyane
| City | Population | Rank in French Guiana |
|---|---|---|
| Cayenne | 61,550 | #1 |
| Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | 24,287 | #3 |
| Kourou | 24,029 | #4 |
| Rémire-Montjoly | 19,029 | #5 |
Cities near Matoury
- Rémire-Montjoly19,029 people · ~10 km away
- Cayenne61,550 people · ~10 km away
- Kourou24,029 people · ~50 km away
- Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni24,287 people · ~202 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Matoury?
Matoury has a population of 26,350 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in French Guiana.
What region is Matoury in?
Matoury is located in Guyane, French Guiana.
Is Matoury the capital of French Guiana?
No, the capital of French Guiana is Cayenne, about 10 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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