Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni

Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni stands on the eastern bank of the Maroni River, facing Suriname across the water and connecting French Guiana with international trade routes.

The settlement transformed from a penal colony headquarters in 1858 to an administrative center, housing France's largest prison complex until its closure in 1944.

The population includes Maroons, Creoles, Amerindians, Haitians, and Brazilians, creating a multilingual community where French remains the primary language of communication.

The town connects to Cayenne through Route Nationale 1, with a port facility and an airport providing additional transportation options for residents and visitors.

The Camp de la Transportation, constructed with red clay bricks made by convicts, preserves the architectural heritage of the former penal settlement.

Location: French Guiana

Location: arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Website: https://www.saintlaurentdumaroni.fr/

Shares border with: Mana, Grand-Santi, Apatou

Phone: +33594340300

Email: communication@saintlaurentdumaroni.fr

Website: https://saintlaurentdumaroni.fr

GPS coordinates: 5.50389,-54.02889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51