Arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni facts for kids
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Arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
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Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in French Guiana
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| Country | France |
| Region | French Guiana |
| Department | French Guiana |
| Communes | 8 |
| Subprefecture | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
| INSEE code | 9732 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40,945 km2 (15,809 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87,849 |
| • Density | 2.14554/km2 (5.55691/sq mi) |
The arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is a special kind of area in French Guiana. Think of it like a big district or region within a country. Its main city, or "capital," is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. This city is also a "subprefecture," which means it's an important administrative center for the department.
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History of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
The Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni arrondissement was created in 1969. This means it has been an official administrative area for over 50 years.
Geography of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
The Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni arrondissement is located in the western part of French Guiana. To its north, you'll find the Atlantic Ocean. To the east, it borders the Cayenne arrondissement. In the south, it shares a border with Brazil. To the west, it is next to Suriname.
This area is quite large. It covers about 40,945 square kilometers (which is about 15,809 square miles). In 2014, about 87,849 people lived here.
Communes of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
An arrondissement is made up of smaller towns or areas called communes. The Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni arrondissement has 8 communes. These are like local towns or villages that are part of the larger district.
The main commune and capital of the arrondissement is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. Other important communes include Maripasoula, Mana, and Apatou. Each commune has its own local government.
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In Spanish: Distrito de Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni para niños
