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Apatou, French Guiana

Guyane · French Guiana

Apatou is a small city in Guyane, French Guiana with a population of 10,059. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,059 Population 13/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
95.9 in Annual Rain
America / Cayenne Timezone

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People

Population10,059
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain95.9 in/yr
Sunny Days165/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population10,059
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates5.1553°, -54.3431°
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne
Country🇬🇫 French Guiana
State / ProvinceGuyane
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation95.9 inches (2,437 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Apatou

Apatou is a small city in French Guiana (Guyane) with a population of 10,059. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.9 inches. The timezone is America/Cayenne.

Climate in Apatou

Apatou has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.8°C), the coldest is Jun (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1909 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 20° / 32.2° 146.7
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 20.4° / 33.2° 133.3
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 21° / 34.4° 118.2
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 21.1° / 33.9° 218.4
May 25.7°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.9° 325.8
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 21.6° / 29.9° 226.8
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 21.5° / 29.9° 169.5
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 21.6° / 32.2° 122.8
Sep 28°C / 82°F 21.8° / 36.3° 52.3
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 22.4° / 37.8° 63.3
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 21.9° / 36.6° 130.1
Dec 26°C / 79°F 21.4° / 33.1° 201.7
Apatou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above French Guiana avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area779.9 sq mi (2,020.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates5.1553°N, 54.3431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.9"
152% above French Guiana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 13.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.70"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in

Apatou has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 96.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.9") and September the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Apatou

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maison Familiale Rurale d'Apatou - - - -
Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du collège Ma Aiye - - - -
École maternelle - - - -
École élémentaire Lambert Amayota - - - -
École élémentaire Moutende - - - -
École maternelle Albertine Sida - - - -
Collège Ma Aiye - - - -
École maternelle Agathe Maiman - - - -
École élémentaire d'Edgard Moussa - - - -
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Restaurants in Apatou

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chez Marinus
Délices du Fleuve
Mawina Chouti

Clinics in Apatou

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre de Protection Maternelle et Infantile de Apatou
Centre Délocalisé de Prévention et de Soins de Apatou
Infirmières Libérales Sabatier;Saint-Maxent

Stadiums & Teams in Apatou

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Airports Near Apatou

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni AirportLDXMedium Airport
Afobakka Airstrip-Small Airport
Albina AirportABNSmall Airport
Gakaba Airstrip-Small Airport
Kouachinana Airport-Small Airport
Langatabbetje Airstrip-Small Airport
Mana Airport-Small Airport
Moengo AirstripMOJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Apatou

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Bernard

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Waterfalls
5
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cayenne

🇬🇫 About French Guiana

Capital Cayenne
Population 195,506
Area 91,000 km²
HDI 0.790
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +594
TLD .gf
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apatou

What is the population of Apatou?

Apatou has a population of 10,059 residents and is located in French Guiana. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 779.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Apatou?

Apatou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.9 inches.

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