2026 comparison
Baie-Mahault vs Les Abymes: 2026 comparison
Les Abymes has more inhabitants than Baie-Mahault: 51,441 versus 31,335, or 64% more. Les Abymes covers a larger area (81.3 km² versus 46.0 km²), but Baie-Mahault is more densely populated: 681 inhabitants per km² versus 633.
The median apartment price is higher in Baie-Mahault: €3,049 per m² versus €1,711.
The two cities are 11 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
Les Abymes
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 51,441 inhab.
- 132nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 81.3 km²
- Density
- 633 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Baie-MahaultLes Abymes
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Les Abymes+64% | 31,335 | 51,441 | More populous: Les Abymes+64% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Baie-Mahault+3.0 pts | −0.9% | −3.8% | Smaller decline: Baie-Mahault+3.0 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Baie-Mahault+15 pts | +3.0% | −11.9% | Stronger growth: Baie-Mahault+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Baie-Mahault+8% | 681 | 633 | Denser: Baie-Mahault+8% |
| Under 15More young people: Baie-Mahault+0.4 pt | 18.6% | 18.1% | More young people: Baie-Mahault+0.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Abymes+4.2 pts | 15.8% | 20.0% | More seniors: Les Abymes+4.2 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Baie-Mahault+0.13 | 2.18 | 2.05 | Larger households: Baie-Mahault+0.13 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Baie-Mahault+78% | 3,049 | 1,711 | More expensive: Baie-Mahault+78% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Baie-Mahault+67% | 2,927 | 1,754 | More expensive: Baie-Mahault+67% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Baie-Mahault+13% | 17.0 | 15.0 | More expensive: Baie-Mahault+13% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Baie-Mahault+50% | 19.7 | 13.1 | More expensive: Baie-Mahault+50% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Baie-Mahault+7.4 pts | 52.9% | 45.5% | More homeowners: Baie-Mahault+7.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Baie-Mahault+11 pts | 66.6% | 56.1% | More houses: Baie-Mahault+11 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Les Abymes+4.3 pts | 39.3% | 43.6% | More social housing: Les Abymes+4.3 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Les Abymes+1.4 pt | 1.4% | 2.7% | More second homes: Les Abymes+1.4 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Abymes+11 pts | 8.6% | 19.4% | More vacant homes: Les Abymes+11 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Les Abymes+8.9 pts | 45.94% | 54.86% | Higher rate: Les Abymes+8.9 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Baie-Mahault+74% | €29,543 | €17,027 | Higher: Baie-Mahault+74% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Baie-Mahault+15 pts | 37% | 22% | More taxpaying households: Baie-Mahault+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Baie-Mahault+6.2 pts | 74.5% | 68.3% | Higher: Baie-Mahault+6.2 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Les Abymes+8.2 pts | 17.1% | 25.3% | Higher: Les Abymes+8.2 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Michel Mado | — | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | — | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Baie-Mahault+6.4 pts | 94% | 87% | Better covered: Baie-Mahault+6.4 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Baie-Mahault2.3 times as high | 206.5647 in total | 89.6461 in total | More shops per capita: Baie-Mahault2.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+12% | 47.2148 in total | 42.2217 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+12% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+35% | 86.5271 in total | 64.0329 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+35% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+30% | 20.464 in total | 15.781 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+30% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+22% | 1.03 in total | 1.26 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+22% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.00 in total | 0.00 in total | Tie |
| 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Baie-Mahault+20% | 4.8 | 4.0 | Better access: Baie-Mahault+20% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+16% | 12.439 in total | 10.755 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+16% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault3.2 times as high | 30.395 in total | 9.348 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault3.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.3 times as high | 18.558 in total | 8.041 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.3 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+34% | 3.210 in total | 4.322 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+34% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Les Abymes+7 | 7 | 14 | More facilities: Les Abymes+7 |
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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Les Abymes+19 | 19 | 38 | More schools: Les Abymes+19 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Les Abymes+1 | 7 | 8 | More middle schools: Les Abymes+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Les Abymes+4 | 8 | 12 | More high schools: Les Abymes+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Les Abymes+3 | 5 | 8 | More facilities: Les Abymes+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Abymes2.2 times as high | 3.1 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Les Abymes2.2 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+35% | 7.3 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+35% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+67% | 5.8 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+67% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+17% | 3.2 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+17% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+63% | 7.1 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+63% |
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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Les Abymes+2 | 13 | 15 | More declarations: Les Abymes+2 |
| 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Abymes+77% | 46.0 | 81.3 | Larger: Les Abymes+77% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Abymes+7 m | 18 m | 25 m | Higher: Les Abymes+7 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Small town | Intermediate urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Guadeloupe (971) | Guadeloupe (971) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | Same |
| 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 Les Abymes at a glance
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Les Abymes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 31,335 | 51,441 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.0% | −11.9% |
| Density per km² | 681 | 633 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,049 | 1,711 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,927 | 1,754 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.0 | 15.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.94% | 54.86% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 25.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 87% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 46.0 | 81.3 |
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FAQ
Baie-Mahault vs Les Abymes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Baie-Mahault or Les Abymes?
By population, Les Abymes: 51,441 inhabitants versus 31,335 for Baie-Mahault (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Les Abymes is the 132nd largest city in France, Baie-Mahault the 276th. By area, Les Abymes is also the larger (81.3 km²).
How far is Baie-Mahault from Les Abymes?
Baie-Mahault and Les Abymes are 11 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 Les Abymes?
To buy an apartment, Baie-Mahault is more expensive: €3,049 per m² (median price), versus €1,711 in Les Abymes (+78%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Baie-Mahault and Les Abymes 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