Maripasoula, French Guiana
Guyane · French Guiana
Maripasoula is a small city in Guyane, French Guiana with a population of 8,423. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 8,423 |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.6416°, -54.0317° |
| Timezone | America/Cayenne |
| Country | 🇬🇫 French Guiana |
| State / Province | Guyane |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.4 inches (2,524 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maripasoula
Maripasoula is a small city in French Guiana (Guyane) with a population of 8,423. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.4 inches. The timezone is America/Cayenne.
Climate in Maripasoula
Maripasoula has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Oct (28.2°C), the coldest is Feb (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2385 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above French Guiana avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | 3.6416°N, 54.0317°W |
| Timezone | America/Cayenne |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in |
Maripasoula has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.8") and October the driest (2.6").
Schools in Maripasoula
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Gran Man Difou | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Alexandre Duplessis | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Gran Man Difou | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Alexis Jonas | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Antoine Abienso | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Robert Vignon | - | - | - | - |
| Groupe Scolaire Tobie Balla | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire de Nouveau Wacapou | - | - | - | - |
| LPO de Maripasoula | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Maripasoula
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Hotels in Maripasoula
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Maripasoula
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Maripasoula
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Maripasoula
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Maripasoula
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maripasoula
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maripasoula Airport | MPY | Medium Airport |
| Cottica Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Drietabbetje Airport | DRJ | Small Airport |
| Grand-Santi Airport | GSI | Small Airport |
| Lawa Anapaike Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lawa Antino Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lelygebergte Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oelemari Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Poeketi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Stoelmanseiland Airport | SMZ | Small Airport |
| Tabiki Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maripasoula
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Délivrance |
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Waterfalls Near Maripasoula
28 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Maripasoula.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bɨlɨtsi ɨtu | |
| Bodjuhu ɨtu | |
| Cascade | |
| Gobaya | |
| Kiboï Soula | |
| Mɨtũ ɨtu | |
| Pananã Iupã’ɨ̃ | |
| Petit Saut | |
| Saut Bayou | |
| Saut Ektou | |
| Saut Fromager | |
| Saut Hubert | |
| Saut Impossible | |
| Saut Koumouli | |
| Saut Kulũbuli | |
| Saut Lavaud | |
| Saut Loutre | |
| Saut Marmite | |
| Saut Tapouikan | |
| Saut Tapuikã | |
| Saut Tekoitou | |
| Saut Tipoko | |
| Saut Trouvé | |
| Saut William | |
| Saut-Maïs (premier) | |
| Saut-Maïs (second) | |
| Sauts Capiaïe | |
| Wɨwa ɨtu |
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Maripasoula has a population of 8,423 residents and is located in French Guiana..
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Maripasoula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 99.4 inches.
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