French Guiana cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 15 January 2025.
This is the best list of 478 cities in the French Guiana available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
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Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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3380280 | Sokoumou | Chantier Forestier de Socoumou,Socoumou,Sokoumou | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.05536 | -52.68474 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381326 | Couachinana | Couachinana,Kouachinana | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.62511 | -53.69794 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10412833 | Pilima Pata | Pilima Pata | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.28937 | -54.10387 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10370749 | Embouchure | Embouchure | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.974 | -53.03229 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10370803 | Coco | Coco,Crique Coco | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.86311 | -52.52155 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10630804 | Penki Avo | Penki Avo | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.97603 | -54.43731 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11919322 | Relais du Galion | Relais du Galion | GF | 4.75782 | -52.4273 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
10313755 | Eskol | Degrad Eskhol,Dégrad Eskhol,Eskol | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.71742 | -52.28226 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381816 | Dorlin | Dorlin | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.74925 | -53.55786 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10311839 | Village Indien Sainte-Rose de Lima | Village Indien,Village Indien Sainte-Rose de Lima | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.83273 | -52.33696 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380376 | Saint-Paul | Degrad Saint-Paul,Dégrad Saint-Paul,Saint-Paul,Village Saint-Paul | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.3955 | -54.38276 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11919314 | La Colline Verte | La Colline Verte | GF | 4.91969 | -52.53761 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3381841 | Devez | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.51667 | -52.43333 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3381896 | Dégrad Ménado | Degrad Menado,Dégrad Ménado | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.6242 | -52.4251 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372217 | Abompé | Abompe,Abompé | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.27301 | -54.25811 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10412832 | Palimino Pata | Palimino Pata | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.29458 | -54.10043 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381356 | Kaw | Caux,Kaw | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.4865 | -52.03706 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381926 | Dégrad Canard | Degrad Canard,Dégrad Canard | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.64127 | -53.72712 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381754 | Entoucas | Entouca,Entoucas | GF | 3.48333 | -54.01667 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3381314 | Kouman-Kouman | Couman-Couman,Kouman-Kouman | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.035 | -51.68774 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372190 | Midénangalanti | Midenangalanti,Midénangalanti | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.04159 | -54.42104 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11997147 | Simili | Simili | GF | 5.74492 | -53.93452 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3380484 | Roche Brigandin | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.45 | -53 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
10372196 | Mofiéna | Mofiena,Mofiéna | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.07523 | -54.40682 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381224 | La Valère | La Valere,La Valère | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.83361 | -52.32332 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10412830 | Pilipi Wono | Pilipi Wono | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.10813 | -54.17259 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380616 | Petit Placer | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.50996 | -52.48616 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3382575 | Alikoto | Alicoto,Alikoto,Indiens Oyampis,Oyampis | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.11523 | -52.34445 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381961 | Dagou Edé | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.16667 | -52.26667 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3380968 | Matiti | Matiti | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.03313 | -52.57423 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381908 | Dégrad Henri | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.41667 | -53.13333 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3381596 | Grand Bala | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.393 | -54.30337 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3382313 | Agodé | Agode,Agodé,Boniville | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.83672 | -54.18778 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10630798 | Lobo | Lobo | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.95748 | -54.4362 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380531 | Quesnel | Quesnel | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.9363 | -52.49766 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381781 | Édouard | Civet,Edouard,Emerillon,Village Emerillon,Village Emerillons,Village Emérillon,Édouard,Émerillon | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.39569 | -53.8299 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11953278 | Siguy | Siguy | GF | 5.47303 | -54.03284 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
10372198 | Wangéa | Wangea,Wangéa | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.09787 | -54.38179 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11953279 | Les Rivages | Les Rivages | GF | 5.47002 | -54.04669 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3380107 | Trou Poissons | Trou Poisson,Trou Poissons | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.42827 | -53.08936 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380384 | Saint-Louis | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.03172 | -51.68825 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3382414 | Beau Soleil | Beau Soleil | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.86663 | -52.25218 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3382500 | Austerlitz | Austerlitz | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.87469 | -52.36759 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380706 | Patawa | Mac Donald,Patawa | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.83851 | -52.51127 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380277 | Sonnelle | Soncelle,Soneelle,Sonnelle | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.66277 | -53.96446 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11953277 | Les Écoles | Les Ecoles,Les Écoles | GF | 5.4777 | -54.03005 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3381884 | Dégrad Pierre | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.95 | -53.18333 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
11953263 | Prospérité | Prosperite,Prospérité | GF | 5.47606 | -53.93031 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3382470 | Baïno | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.93333 | -54.45 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
10372228 | Samapaï | Samapai,Samapaï | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.31395 | -54.18275 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372493 | Fatima | Fatima | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.49992 | -54.01287 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11953185 | Saint-Martin | Saint-Martin | GF | 4.92347 | -52.28698 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3381206 | Le Gallion | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.78314 | -52.429 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3380796 | Ouanary | Ouanary | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.20869 | -51.67408 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10311571 | Village Indien Arawak | Village Cecilia,Village Cécilia,Village Indien,Village Indien Arawak | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.89956 | -52.34241 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381749 | Mine Espérance | Esperance,Espérance,Mine Esperance,Mine Espérance,Village Esperance,Village Espérance | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.65059 | -54.31377 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372189 | Lobimakani | Lobimakani | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.03176 | -54.42607 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372211 | Niou Kampou | Niou Kampou | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.23236 | -54.29198 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3382229 | Camélie | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.05 | -54.41667 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3380463 | Roche Tablon | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.63333 | -52.38333 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
11953291 | Amapa I | Amapa I | GF | 5.48584 | -54.0181 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
10372223 | Assouna | Assouna | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.28921 | -54.21231 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3382538 | Angoulême | Angouleme,Angoulême,Nouvelle Angouleme | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.41106 | -53.65527 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381531 | Grand Village | Grand Village | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.58059 | -53.72062 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10349705 | Balata-Est | Balata-Est | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.88613 | -52.33324 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372205 | Mont Louis | Mont Louis | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.1985 | -54.31467 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381617 | Godebert | Godebert,Godedert | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.52025 | -53.96003 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372207 | Maliéti | Malieti,Maliéti | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.20331 | -54.31075 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380551 | Populo | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.6127 | -53.81712 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
10372210 | Kialiondo | Kialiondo | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.23073 | -54.29452 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381719 | Filon Doyle | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.50871 | -52.46167 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3381910 | Dégrad Génipa | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.36667 | -53.43333 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
3380415 | Saint-Élie | Saint-Elie,Saint-Élie,Sainte Elie,Sainte Élie | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.82426 | -53.28821 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3382599 | Akouménaï | Akoumenai,Akoumenay,Akoumenaye,Akouménay,Akouménaï | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.00102 | -52.36764 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372230 | Gode | Gode | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.33918 | -54.16723 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380505 | Risquetout | Risquetout | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.91639 | -52.51246 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380534 | Providence | Providence | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.62003 | -54.41479 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372212 | Foukatiami | Foukatiami | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.23379 | -54.291 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10418511 | Tolinga | Tolinga | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 3.66463 | -53.9309 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10311739 | Cigogne | Cigogne | GF | 4.80209 | -52.47289 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3382553 | Ana Kondé | Ana Konde,Ana Kondé | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.24637 | -54.38417 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10367293 | Savane Nango | Savane Nango | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.36914 | -52.94937 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381876 | Dégrad Saramaka | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.01667 | -52.7 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | ||
10372220 | Bastien | Bastien,Mayo | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.29208 | -54.22835 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372203 | Doudou | Doudou | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.19057 | -54.32103 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380397 | Saint-Jean | Saint-Jean | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.40538 | -54.07896 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372497 | Camp Lorrain | Camp Lorrain | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.49458 | -54.02544 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372224 | Sendilé | Sendile,Sendilé | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.28634 | -54.21694 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10311643 | Le Grand Beauregard | Le Grand Beauregard | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.89169 | -52.27956 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10370816 | Maripa | Maripa | GF | 4.85265 | -52.51914 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
3382624 | Aéroplane Kondé | Aeroplane Conde,Aeroplane Konde,Aéroplane Condé,Aéroplane Kondé | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.42737 | -54.43376 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372188 | Namiwawang | Namiwawang | GF | 5.01743 | -54.43717 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |||
10372208 | Ondiayé | Ondiaye,Ondiayé | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.20892 | -54.30873 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
10372226 | Doling | Doling | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.32148 | -54.17841 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3382261 | Cacao | Cacao,Degrad Cacao,Dégrad Cacao | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.57123 | -52.46827 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3381279 | La Brande | La Brande | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.85952 | -52.31824 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3380889 | Montsinéry-Tonnegrande | Monsineri-Tonnegrand,mwnsynyry-twnyghrand,Монсинери-Тоннегранд,Монсінері-Тоннегранд,مونسينيري-تونيغراند | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.9 | -52.5 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3382039 | Combo | Combo | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 4.88336 | -52.31765 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
3382457 | Balaté | Balate,Balaté | GF | Guyane | Guyane | 5.48158 | -54.04125 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place | |
11953214 | Résidence Cogneau-Larivot | Residence Cogneau-Larivot,Résidence Cogneau-Larivot | GF | 4.89382 | -52.34122 | 0 | America/Cayenne | populated place |
French Guiana: A Geographical Exploration of a Unique Territory
A Vast and Diverse Landscape
Located on the northeastern coast of South America, French Guiana is an overseas region and department of France. Despite its geographical proximity to Brazil and Suriname, it remains an integral part of the French Republic. Covering an area of approximately 83,000 square kilometers, French Guiana is known for its dense rainforests, expansive wetlands, and coastal plains. This diverse landscape is teeming with biodiversity and offers a remarkable setting for the study of both natural and human geography.
The territory’s tropical climate, with heavy rainfall and high humidity, has fostered an incredibly rich ecosystem. French Guiana's geographic location near the equator gives it a unique position within South America, influencing not only its flora and fauna but also its human settlements. Its vast rainforests and rivers have historically shaped the development of towns and cities across the region, creating a fascinating dynamic between geography and urbanization.
Understanding the Administrative Divisions: Regions and Cities
French Guiana is divided into two main administrative divisions: the capital region, Cayenne, and the more rural territories surrounding it. While Cayenne is the heart of economic and political activity, other cities such as Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni and Kourou are crucial centers for local governance, commerce, and culture. These cities are part of the larger geopolitical structure that includes municipalities, districts, and regions. The combination of urban and rural settlements in French Guiana creates an intriguing blend of city life amidst dense jungle landscapes.
For a geographer, one of the most striking features of French Guiana is how its cities and regions are distributed across its varied terrain. The cities are often clustered along the coastline, where access to ports, roads, and transportation networks makes them more economically viable. However, as one moves inland, the landscape changes dramatically, and towns become more isolated, often relying on air and river transport to stay connected with the outside world.
The Importance of City and Regional Data
Understanding the cities and regions of French Guiana requires access to precise and detailed geographical data. From Cayenne’s role as the political and administrative center to the smaller municipalities dotting the territory, each city’s geographic location plays a vital role in how it interacts with the surrounding environment and the larger world. For researchers, access to data about each city—such as its region, department, and specific coordinates—is invaluable for understanding the spatial distribution of human activity in relation to the natural environment.
Obtaining geographical data, including the latitude and longitude of each city in French Guiana, is essential for a more comprehensive study of the region. By mapping the cities’ locations, researchers can study patterns of urbanization, transportation networks, and how different regions interact with one another. In particular, the unique positioning of French Guiana’s cities—close to major rivers and on the coast—raises interesting questions about the role of natural resources in urban development.
Latitude and Longitude: Essential Tools for Understanding French Guiana
One of the key aspects of geographical research in French Guiana involves understanding the exact location of its cities. Latitude and longitude data are indispensable tools in this process, enabling researchers to precisely identify where each city and town is situated. The coordinates provide more than just a way to mark cities on a map—they allow for in-depth analysis of how these locations influence regional development, climate conditions, and transportation.
In the case of French Guiana, the variation in latitude and longitude between coastal cities like Cayenne and inland towns such as Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni highlights the challenges faced by different regions. Coastal cities benefit from direct access to the Atlantic Ocean, facilitating trade and transportation, while inland cities face greater challenges due to the difficult terrain and reliance on air or river travel.
City Data as a Gateway to Geographic Insights
For geographers, obtaining detailed data on French Guiana’s cities is a gateway to understanding the region’s broader geographic dynamics. With access to data that includes the cities' geographic locations, regional classifications, and latitude/longitude coordinates, researchers can map out patterns of human settlement, environmental impact, and infrastructural development. This kind of detailed data is especially useful when studying the interconnectedness between urban and rural areas, as well as the relationship between human activity and natural resources.
Additionally, knowing the precise location of cities allows for the integration of geographical data with other types of data, such as environmental and economic information. By cross-referencing city data with ecological studies, researchers can assess how the development of certain cities has impacted local ecosystems or how climate change might affect future urban planning.
Unlocking French Guiana’s Potential Through Geographic Data
Access to detailed city data in French Guiana is not just an academic exercise—it holds practical implications for a wide range of applications. For urban planners, government officials, and businesses operating in French Guiana, understanding the geographical makeup of cities and their regions is essential for making informed decisions about infrastructure, transportation, and regional development.
For instance, as French Guiana faces the challenges of balancing urban growth with environmental preservation, access to detailed geographic data becomes crucial. The ability to map out where cities are located in relation to natural reserves, protected areas, and vulnerable ecosystems allows policymakers to plan with greater precision and foresight. It also helps in assessing the impact of new developments on local ecosystems and infrastructure.
A Data-Driven Approach to Understanding French Guiana
As French Guiana continues to develop and expand, understanding its geography through detailed city and regional data becomes even more vital. By obtaining data on the cities of French Guiana—along with their departments, regions, and precise geographical coordinates—researchers, government officials, and businesses can work together to foster sustainable growth and development.
The combination of geographic knowledge and data empowers a new generation of geographers to examine French Guiana’s potential in ways that were previously not possible. With access to this wealth of information, the future of French Guiana can be better understood, analyzed, and shaped in line with both local and global needs. The richness of French Guiana’s geography, when mapped and analyzed with detailed data, provides an invaluable resource for those who seek to explore, understand, and contribute to the continued evolution of this unique region.
FaQ about French Guiana
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.