Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Riverside town in French Guiana on the Maroni River, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is defined by its history as a penal colony from 1858 to 1946, with the former camp still standing in the compact centre alongside cafés and restaurants. The second most populous city in French Guiana, it sits on the border with Suriname, with jungle-covered hills visible across the water.
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- Population24,287
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 30 km19 mi
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: quick answers
Where is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is in French Guiana.
How do you get to Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
The nearest airport is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (LDX), about 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
The warmest month is October, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is June, with about 335 mm13.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 17 restaurants and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Apatou and Awala-Yalimapo.