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Awala-Yalimapo, French Guiana

Guyane · French Guiana

Awala-Yalimapo is a small town in Guyane, French Guiana with a population of 1,549. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

1,549 Population 21/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
86.5 in Annual Rain
America / Cayenne Timezone

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About Awala-Yalimapo

Awala-Yalimapo

Awala-Yalimapo is a commune on the north coast of French Guiana, close to the border with Suriname. The seat of the commune is the settlement of Awala where the town hall is located. Other settlements in the commune are: Yalimapo, Ayawande, and Piliwa. The majority of the inhabitants are Kaliña Amerindian people.

People

Population1,549
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain86.5 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,549
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates5.7364°, -53.9087°
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne
Country🇬🇫 French Guiana
State / ProvinceGuyane
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation86.5 inches (2,198 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Awala-Yalimapo

Awala-Yalimapo is a small town in French Guiana (Guyane) with a population of 1,549. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.5 inches. The timezone is America/Cayenne.

Climate in Awala-Yalimapo

Awala-Yalimapo has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.4°C), the coldest is Jan (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2458 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 22.6° / 30° 223.6
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30° 194.8
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.5° 158.2
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.7° 276.0
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.8° 385.8
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31.2° 322.1
Jul 27.5°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.2° 215.1
Aug 28°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33.2° 157.9
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 22.8° / 33.9° 79.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 22.9° / 33.9° 83.6
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 23° / 32.8° 141.0
Dec 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 220.4
Awala-Yalimapo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above French Guiana avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area72.4 sq mi (187.4 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates5.7364°N, 53.9087°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above French Guiana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.52"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
April 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 7.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
October 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in

Awala-Yalimapo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and October the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Awala-Yalimapo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École élémentaire Yamanalé
École élémentaire Yamanalé
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Museums in Awala-Yalimapo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre A.M. Javouhey
Transportation camp
Transportation camp
Transportation camp
Transportation camp

Libraries in Awala-Yalimapo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Icek Baron0.0
Bibliothèque municipale « Mailana »0.0

Farmers Markets in Awala-Yalimapo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché aux poissons
Marché de Javouhey
Marché de Saint-Laurent

Clinics in Awala-Yalimapo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Délocalisé de Prévention et de Soins (CDPS)
Protection Maternelle et Infantile

Stadiums & Teams in Awala-Yalimapo

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Airports Near Awala-Yalimapo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni AirportLDXMedium Airport
Albina AirportABNSmall Airport
Kouachinana AirportSmall Airport
Langatabbetje AirstripSmall Airport
Mana AirportSmall Airport
Moengo AirstripMOJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Awala-Yalimapo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette

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 Awala-Yalimapo

What is the population of Awala-Yalimapo?

Awala-Yalimapo has a population of 1,549 residents and is located in French Guiana. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 72.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Awala-Yalimapo?

Awala-Yalimapo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.5 inches.

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