Roura
A large commune in French Guiana bordering both coastal wetlands and mountain terrain, Roura encompasses the Kaw-Roura Marshland Nature Reserve alongside the village of Cacao. The local economy runs on agriculture and eco-tourism, making it a practical base for exploring the protected natural areas that cover much of its territory.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population2,229
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Nearest airports
Roura: quick answers
Where is Roura?
Roura is in French Guiana, about 23 km14 miles in a straight line from Cayenne.
How do you get to Roura?
The nearest airport is Matoury (CAY), about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Roura?
The warmest month is October, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is May, with about 404 mm15.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Roura?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Roura?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cacao, French Guiana, Remire-Montjoly and Régina.