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Iracoubo, French Guiana

Guyane · French Guiana

Iracoubo is a small town in Guyane, French Guiana with a population of 1,536. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,536 Population 1/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
104.6 in Annual Rain
America / Cayenne Timezone

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About Iracoubo

Iracoubo

Iracoubo is a commune on the coast of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France, located in South America.

People

Population1,536
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain104.6 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population1,536
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates5.4795°, -53.2052°
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne
Country🇬🇫 French Guiana
State / ProvinceGuyane
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation104.6 inches (2,657 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iracoubo

Iracoubo is a small town in French Guiana (Guyane) with a population of 1,536. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.6 inches. The timezone is America/Cayenne.

Iracoubo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above French Guiana avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,066.4 sq mi (2,762.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates5.4795°N, 53.2052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cayenne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.6"
175% above French Guiana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 16.38"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 29, 2017.

Sep 29, 2017 19 km E of Kourou, French Guiana M3.4 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 16.4 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in

Iracoubo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 104.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (16.4") and September the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Iracoubo

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Ferdinand Madeleine
École maternelle Michel Lohier
École primaire Yakaluwan
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Museums in Iracoubo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maison de la Nature

Libraries in Iracoubo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque Georges Othily0.0

Farmers Markets in Iracoubo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Couvert

Hotels in Iracoubo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Gîte d'Iracoubo

Restaurants in Iracoubo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Paillote

Clinics in Iracoubo

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Délocalisé de Prévention et de Soins d'Iracoubo
Protection Maternelle et Infantile d'Iracoubo

Airports Near Iracoubo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kouachinana AirportSmall Airport
Kourou AirportSmall Airport
Mana AirportSmall Airport
Saint-Élie AirportSmall Airport
Sinnamary AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iracoubo

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Sainte-Kateri-Tekakwitha
Église Évangélique Hmong d'Iracoubo
Église Saint-Joseph

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Iracoubo

What is the population of Iracoubo?

Iracoubo has a population of 1,536 residents and is located in French Guiana. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,066.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iracoubo?

Iracoubo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.6 inches.

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