2026 comparison
Cergy vs Mamoudzou: 2026 comparison
Mamoudzou has more inhabitants than Cergy: 94,603 versus 71,250, or 33% more. Mamoudzou covers a larger area (42.1 km² versus 11.7 km²), but Cergy is more densely populated: 6,116 inhabitants per km² versus 2,246.
The two cities are 8,071 km apart as the crow flies.
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Cergy
City in Val-d'Oise
- Population
- 71,250 inhab.
- 75th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 11.7 km²
- Density
- 6,116 per km²
Mamoudzou
City in Mayotte
- Population
- 94,603 inhab.
- 46th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 2,246 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mamoudzou+33% | 71,250 | 94,603 | More populous: Mamoudzou+33% |
| Change over 5 years | +6.9% | — | |
| Change over 10 years | +14.9% | — | |
| Density per km²Denser: Cergy2.7 times as high | 6,116 | 2,246 | Denser: Cergy2.7 times as high |
| Under 15 | 22.6% | — | |
| 65 and over | 9.1% | — | |
| People per household | 2.41 | — |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,320 | not covered | |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,113 | not covered | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities included | 18.5 | — | |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities included | 16.5 | — | |
| Homeowner households | 30.9% | — | |
| Share of houses | 15.8% | — | |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 47.1% | — | |
| Second homes | 4.4% | — | |
| Vacant homes | 7.9% | — | |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Cergy+35 pts | 47.54% | 12.42% | Higher rate: Cergy+35 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 | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,560 | not covered | |
| Poverty rate | 24.9% | not covered | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Cergy+36% | €24,053 | €17,625 | Higher: Cergy+36% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Cergy+22 pts | 38% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Cergy+22 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64) | 72.1% | — | |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | — |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Jean-Paul Jeandon | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | union of the left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Cergy+80 pts | 99% | 19% | Better covered: Cergy+80 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mamoudzou2.1 times as high | 39.2279 in total | 83.0785 in total | More shops per capita: Mamoudzou2.1 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou3.4 times as high | 13.395 in total | 45.0426 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou3.4 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+54% | 30.6218 in total | 19.9188 in total | More per capita: Cergy+54% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy2.0 times as high | 14.6104 in total | 7.268 in total | More per capita: Cergy2.0 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy3.2 times as high | 1.712 in total | 0.55 in total | More per capita: Cergy3.2 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+48% | 1.410 in total | 1.09 in total | More per capita: Cergy+48% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Cergy+3 | 3 | 0 | More stations: Cergy+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibility | 3.0 | — | |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy2.4 times as high | 3.827 in total | 1.615 in total | More per capita: Cergy2.4 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy6.0 times as high | 3.827 in total | 0.66 in total | More per capita: Cergy6.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy17 times as high | 7.352 in total | 0.44 in total | More per capita: Cergy17 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Cergy+99% | 2.115 in total | 1.110 in total | More per capita: Cergy+99% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mamoudzou+1 | 1 | 2 | More facilities: Mamoudzou+1 |
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 | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mamoudzou+5 | 53 | 58 | More schools: Mamoudzou+5 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mamoudzou+1 | 10 | 11 | More middle schools: Mamoudzou+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mamoudzou+1 | 4 | 5 | More high schools: Mamoudzou+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Cergy+23 | 27 | 4 | More facilities: Cergy+23 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou3.0 times as high | 4.3 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou3.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy2.0 times as high | 12.9 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Cergy2.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high | 3.3 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Cergy+24% | 2.9 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Cergy+24% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+49% | 6.6 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+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)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+14.9 °C | 12.5°C | 27.4°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+14.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,787 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mamoudzou2.0 times as high | 667 | 1,342 | Wetter: Mamoudzou2.0 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Cergy+22 days/year | 115 | 93 | More rainy days: Cergy+22 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Cergy+35 days/year | 35 | 0 | More frost days: Cergy+35 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mamoudzou+245 days/year | 18 | 263 | More hot days: Mamoudzou+245 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Cergy+17 | 21 | 4 | More declarations: Cergy+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Cergy+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Cergy+2 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mamoudzou3.6 times as high | 11.7 | 42.1 | Larger: Mamoudzou3.6 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Cergy+81 m | 94 m | 13 m | Higher: Cergy+81 m |
| Coastal commune | No | Yes (sea) | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Val-d'Oise (95) | Mayotte (976) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | |
| Urban unit | Paris | Mamoudzou | |
| Functional area | Paris | Mamoudzou |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Cergy vs Mamoudzou at a glance
| Criterion | Cergy | Mamoudzou |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 71,250 | 94,603 |
| Change over 10 years | +14.9% | — |
| Density per km² | 6,116 | 2,246 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,320 | not covered |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,113 | not covered |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 18.5 | — |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 47.54% | 12.42% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 22,560 | not covered |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.1% | — |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 19% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.0 | — |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 4.3 | 12.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.5°C | 27.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,787 |
| Area km² | 11.7 | 42.1 |
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FAQ
Cergy vs Mamoudzou: your questions
Which is the larger city, Cergy or Mamoudzou?
By population, Mamoudzou: 94,603 inhabitants versus 71,250 for Cergy (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mamoudzou is the 46th largest city in France, Cergy the 75th. By area, Mamoudzou is also the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Cergy from Mamoudzou?
Cergy and Mamoudzou are 8,071 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Are Cergy and Mamoudzou in the same department?
No: Cergy is in Val-d'Oise (95), in the Île-de-France region, and Mamoudzou in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures