2026 comparison
Baie-Mahault vs Petit-Bourg: 2026 comparison
Baie-Mahault has more inhabitants than Petit-Bourg: 31,335 versus 24,919, or 26% more. Petit-Bourg covers a larger area (130 km² versus 46.0 km²), but Baie-Mahault is more densely populated: 681 inhabitants per km² versus 192.
The median apartment price is higher in Petit-Bourg: €3,163 per m² versus €3,049.
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
Petit-Bourg
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 24,919 inhab.
- 371st in France · 4th in its department
- Area
- 130 km²
- Density
- 192 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Baie-MahaultPetit-Bourg
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Baie-Mahault+26% | 31,335 | 24,919 | More populous: Baie-Mahault+26% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Petit-Bourg+1.4 pt | −0.9% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Petit-Bourg+1.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Baie-Mahault+0.4 pt | +3.0% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Baie-Mahault+0.4 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Baie-Mahault3.6 times as high | 681 | 192 | Denser: Baie-Mahault3.6 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Baie-Mahault+0.2 pt | 18.6% | 18.4% | More young people: Baie-Mahault+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Petit-Bourg+2.8 pts | 15.8% | 18.6% | More seniors: Petit-Bourg+2.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Petit-Bourg+0.06 | 2.18 | 2.24 | Larger households: Petit-Bourg+0.06 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Petit-Bourg+4% | 3,049 | 3,163 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+4% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Petit-Bourg+8% | 2,927 | 3,170 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+8% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Baie-Mahault+0.7% | 17.0 | 16.9 | More expensive: Baie-Mahault+0.7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Baie-Mahault+15% | 19.7 | 17.1 | More expensive: Baie-Mahault+15% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Petit-Bourg+8.4 pts | 52.9% | 61.2% | More homeowners: Petit-Bourg+8.4 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Petit-Bourg+9.5 pts | 66.6% | 76.0% | More houses: Petit-Bourg+9.5 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Baie-Mahault+19 pts | 39.3% | 20.7% | More social housing: Baie-Mahault+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Petit-Bourg+5.3 pts | 1.4% | 6.7% | More second homes: Petit-Bourg+5.3 pts |
| Vacant homesTie | 8.6% | 8.6% | Tie |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Petit-Bourg+8.1 pts | 45.94% | 54.00% | Higher rate: Petit-Bourg+8.1 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Petit-Bourg+3% | €29,543 | €30,289 | Higher: Petit-Bourg+3% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Baie-Mahault+1.8 pt | 37% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Baie-Mahault+1.8 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Baie-Mahault+1.8 pt | 74.5% | 72.7% | Higher: Baie-Mahault+1.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Tie | 17.1% | 17.1% | Tie |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Michel Mado | David Nebor | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous centre | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Petit-Bourg+5.4 pts | 94% | 99% | Better covered: Petit-Bourg+5.4 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Baie-Mahault3.6 times as high | 206.5647 in total | 57.8144 in total | More shops per capita: Baie-Mahault3.6 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+47% | 47.2148 in total | 32.180 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+47% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.0 times as high | 86.5271 in total | 42.9107 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.0 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault+70% | 20.464 in total | 12.030 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault+70% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+68% | 1.03 in total | 1.64 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+68% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+0.4 | 0.00 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+0.4 |
| 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Baie-Mahault+73% | 4.8 | 2.8 | Better access: Baie-Mahault+73% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.2 times as high | 12.439 in total | 5.614 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault13 times as high | 30.395 in total | 2.46 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault13 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Baie-Mahault15 times as high | 18.558 in total | 1.23 in total | More per capita: Baie-Mahault15 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+13% | 3.210 in total | 3.69 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+13% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Baie-Mahault+6 | 7 | 1 | More facilities: Baie-Mahault+6 |
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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Baie-Mahault+6 | 19 | 13 | More schools: Baie-Mahault+6 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Baie-Mahault+5 | 7 | 2 | More middle schools: Baie-Mahault+5 |
| 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Petit-Bourg+10% | 3.1 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Petit-Bourg+10% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+49% | 7.3 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+49% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+53% | 5.8 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+53% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Baie-Mahault3.0 times as high | 3.2 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Baie-Mahault3.0 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+8% | 7.1 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Baie-Mahault+8% |
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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Petit-Bourg+2 | 13 | 15 | More declarations: Petit-Bourg+2 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Baie-Mahault+2 | 3 | 1 | More plans: Baie-Mahault+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Petit-Bourg2.8 times as high | 46.0 | 130 | Larger: Petit-Bourg2.8 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Baie-Mahault+17 m | 18 m | 1 m | Higher: Baie-Mahault+17 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 du Nord Basse-Terre | |
| 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 Petit-Bourg at a glance
| Criterion | Baie-Mahault | Petit-Bourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 31,335 | 24,919 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.0% | +2.6% |
| Density per km² | 681 | 192 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,049 | 3,163 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,927 | 3,170 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.0 | 16.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 45.94% | 54.00% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 94% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 46.0 | 130 |
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FAQ
Baie-Mahault vs Petit-Bourg: your questions
Which is the larger city, Baie-Mahault or Petit-Bourg?
By population, Baie-Mahault: 31,335 inhabitants versus 24,919 for Petit-Bourg (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Baie-Mahault is the 276th largest city in France, Petit-Bourg the 371st. By area, Petit-Bourg is the larger (130 km²).
How far is Baie-Mahault from Petit-Bourg?
Baie-Mahault and Petit-Bourg 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 Petit-Bourg?
To buy an apartment, Petit-Bourg is more expensive: €3,163 per m² (median price), versus €3,049 in Baie-Mahault (+4%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Baie-Mahault and Petit-Bourg 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