2026 comparison
Baie-Mahault vs Le Gosier: 2026 comparison
Baie-Mahault has more inhabitants than Le Gosier: 31,335 versus 27,983, or 12% more. Baie-Mahault is both larger (46.0 km² versus 45.2 km²) and more densely populated (681 inhabitants per km² versus 619).
The median apartment price is higher in Le Gosier: €3,684 per m² versus €3,049.
The two cities are 13 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes).
Baie-Mahault
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 31,335 inhab.
- 276th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 46.0 km²
- Density
- 681 per km²
Le Gosier
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 27,983 inhab.
- 318th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 45.2 km²
- Density
- 619 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Baie-MahaultLe Gosier
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Baie-Mahault+12% | 31,335 | 27,983 | More populous: Baie-Mahault+12% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+4.9 pts | −0.9% | +4.0% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+4.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+0.2 pt | +3.0% | +3.2% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+0.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Baie-Mahault+10% | 681 | 619 | Denser: Baie-Mahault+10% |
| Under 15More young people: Baie-Mahault+3.5 pts | 18.6% | 15.1% | More young people: Baie-Mahault+3.5 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Gosier+5.6 pts | 15.8% | 21.4% | More seniors: Le Gosier+5.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Baie-Mahault+0.11 | 2.18 | 2.07 | Larger households: Baie-Mahault+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier+21% | 3,049 | 3,684 | More expensive: Le Gosier+21% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier+29% | 2,927 | 3,781 | More expensive: Le Gosier+29% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Gosier+2% | 17.0 | 17.3 | More expensive: Le Gosier+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Baie-Mahault+29% | 19.7 | 15.3 | More expensive: Baie-Mahault+29% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Gosier+4.8 pts | 52.9% | 57.7% | More homeowners: Le Gosier+4.8 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Gosier+3.1 pts | 66.6% | 69.6% | More houses: Le Gosier+3.1 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Baie-Mahault+30 pts | 39.3% | 9.5% | More social housing: Baie-Mahault+30 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Gosier+18 pts | 1.4% | 19.4% | More second homes: Le Gosier+18 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Gosier+0.4 pt | 8.6% | 9.0% | More vacant homes: Le Gosier+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+3.8 pts | 45.94% | 42.11% | Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+3.8 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Baie-Mahault+9% | €29,543 | €27,155 | Higher: Baie-Mahault+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Baie-Mahault+4.9 pts | 37% | 32% | More taxpaying households: Baie-Mahault+4.9 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Tie | 74.5% | 74.5% | Tie |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Gosier+3.7 pts | 17.1% | 20.8% | Higher: Le Gosier+3.7 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Michel Mado | — | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | — | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Baie-Mahault+6.2 pts | 94% | 88% | Better covered: Baie-Mahault+6.2 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Baie-Mahault2.7 times as high | 206.5647 in total | 76.5214 in total | More shops per capita: Baie-Mahault2.7 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+30% | 47.2148 in total | 36.5102 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+9% | 86.5271 in total | 79.3222 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+9% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+36% | 20.464 in total | 15.042 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+36% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.7 times as high | 1.03 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.7 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+4.6 | 0.00 in total | 4.613 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+4.6 |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Baie-Mahault+39% | 4.8 | 3.5 | Better access: Baie-Mahault+39% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+74% | 12.439 in total | 7.120 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+74% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault4.2 times as high | 30.395 in total | 7.120 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault4.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault3.0 times as high | 18.558 in total | 6.117 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault3.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 3.210 in total | 3.29 in total | Tie |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Baie-Mahault+3 | 7 | 4 | More facilities: Baie-Mahault+3 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Baie-Mahault+3 | 19 | 16 | More schools: Baie-Mahault+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Baie-Mahault+4 | 7 | 3 | More middle schools: Baie-Mahault+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Baie-Mahault+6 | 8 | 2 | More high schools: Baie-Mahault+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Baie-Mahault+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Baie-Mahault+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Gosier2.2 times as high | 3.1 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Le Gosier2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+45% | 7.3 | 10.6 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+45% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+21% | 5.8 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+21% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+18% | 3.2 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+18% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+49% | 7.1 | 10.6 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+49% |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Gosier+3 | 13 | 16 | More declarations: Le Gosier+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Baie-Mahault+1 | 3 | 2 | More plans: Baie-Mahault+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Baie-Mahault+2% | 46.0 | 45.2 | Larger: Baie-Mahault+2% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Gosier+5 m | 18 m | 22 m | Higher: Le Gosier+5 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Small town | Small town | Same |
| DepartmentSame | Guadeloupe (971) | Guadeloupe (971) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | Communauté d'agglomération La Riviera du Levant | |
| Urban unitSame | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Les Abymes | Les Abymes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Baie-Mahault vs Le Gosier at a glance
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Le Gosier |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 31,335 | 27,983 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.0% | +3.2% |
| Density per km² | 681 | 619 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,049 | 3,684 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,927 | 3,781 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.0 | 17.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.94% | 42.11% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 20.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 88% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 6.7 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 46.0 | 45.2 |
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FAQ
Baie-Mahault vs Le Gosier: your questions
Which is the larger city, Baie-Mahault or Le Gosier?
By population, Baie-Mahault: 31,335 inhabitants versus 27,983 for Le Gosier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Baie-Mahault is the 276th largest city in France, Le Gosier the 318th. By area, Baie-Mahault is also the larger (46.0 km²).
How far is Baie-Mahault from Le Gosier?
Baie-Mahault and Le Gosier are 13 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Guadeloupe).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Baie-Mahault or Le Gosier?
To buy an apartment, Le Gosier is more expensive: €3,684 per m² (median price), versus €3,049 in Baie-Mahault (+21%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Baie-Mahault and Le Gosier in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures