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Îles du Salut (Devil's Island), French Guiana
A notorious former penal colony on three small islands off the coast, made famous by Henri Charrière's memoir Papillon.
48 km · about 55 min drive
South AmericaFrench GuianaGuyane
Cayenne
Guyane, French Guiana · South America
About Cayenne
Cayenne sits on the route: 10 minutes from Macouria, 48km from Îles du Salut (Devil's Island), French Guiana.
Cayenne is a town located in Guyane, French Guiana. With a population of 61,550, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Cayenne sits in French Guiana. It's in the America/Cayenne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cayenne to your route.
About Cayenne
Cayenne (; French pronunciation: [kajɛn] ; Guianese Creole French: Kayenn; Sranan Tongo: Kayana, [kajana]; Eastern Maroon Creole: Kayen or Kayeni) is the capital, prefecture, and largest city of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. The city stands on a former island atRead more
the mouth of the Cayenne River on the Atlantic coast. The city's motto is "fert aurum industria", which means "work brings wealth". Cayenne is the largest Francophone city of the South American continent.
In the 2023 census, there were 153,884 inhabitants in the metropolitan area of Cayenne (as defined by INSEE), 62,675 of whom lived in the city (commune) of Cayenne proper.
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Where is Cayenne located?
Cayenne is located in Guyane, French Guiana, South America. The coordinates are 4.9381 latitude, -52.3346 longitude.
What is the population of Cayenne?
Cayenne has a population of approximately 61,550 people, making it a town in French Guiana.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 61,550
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- French Guiana
- Region
- Guyane
- Timezone
- America/Cayenne
- Coordinates
- 4.9381, -52.3346
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Worth the detour from Cayenne
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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