2026 comparison
Dembeni vs Mamoudzou: 2026 comparison
Mamoudzou has more inhabitants than Dembeni: 94,603 versus 20,387, or 4.6 times as many. Mamoudzou is both larger (42.1 km² versus 38.3 km²) and more densely populated (2,246 inhabitants per km² versus 533).
The two cities are 7.5 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Dembeni
City in Mayotte
- Population
- 20,387 inhab.
- 487th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 38.3 km²
- Density
- 533 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 | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mamoudzou4.6 times as high | 20,387 | 94,603 | More populous: Mamoudzou4.6 times as high |
| Density per km²Denser: Mamoudzou4.2 times as high | 533 | 2,246 | Denser: Mamoudzou4.2 times as high |
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Dembeni+3.5 pts | 15.96% | 12.42% | Higher rate: Dembeni+3.5 pts |
Source: DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Mamoudzou+13% | €15,534 | €17,625 | Higher: Mamoudzou+13% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mamoudzou+3.6 pts | 12% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Mamoudzou+3.6 pts |
Source: DGFiP, income tax
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Soihibou Hamada | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous right | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Mamoudzou+19 pts | 0% | 19% | Better covered: Mamoudzou+19 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+6% | 78.5160 in total | 83.0785 in total | More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+6% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dembeni+20% | 54.0110 in total | 45.0426 in total | More per capita: Dembeni+20% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+35% | 14.730 in total | 19.9188 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+35% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Dembeni+50% | 10.822 in total | 7.268 in total | More per capita: Dembeni+50% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.Tie | 0.51 in total | 0.55 in total | Tie |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+1.0 | 0.00 in total | 1.09 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+1.0 |
| 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 | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+62% | 1.02 in total | 1.615 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+62% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+0.6 | 0.00 in total | 0.66 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+0.6 |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+0.4 | 0.00 in total | 0.44 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+0.4 |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+8% | 1.02 in total | 1.110 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+8% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mamoudzou+2 | 0 | 2 | More facilities: Mamoudzou+2 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mamoudzou+44 | 14 | 58 | More schools: Mamoudzou+44 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mamoudzou+10 | 1 | 11 | More middle schools: Mamoudzou+10 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Mamoudzou+3 | 2 | 5 | More high schools: Mamoudzou+3 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mamoudzou+3 | 1 | 4 | More facilities: Mamoudzou+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou+70% | 7.5 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+70% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+97% | 3.2 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+97% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dembeni+37% | 11.5 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Dembeni+37% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+74% | 1.3 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+74% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Dembeni+12% | 11.0 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Dembeni+12% |
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 | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+1.5 °C | 25.9°C | 27.4°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+1.5 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,787 | 2,787 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Dembeni+14% | 1,526 | 1,342 | Wetter: Dembeni+14% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Dembeni+11 days/year | 104 | 93 | More rainy days: Dembeni+11 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mamoudzou+3 days/year | 260 | 263 | More hot days: Mamoudzou+3 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 | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Dembeni+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Dembeni+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mamoudzou+10% | 38.3 | 42.1 | Larger: Mamoudzou+10% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Dembeni+16 m | 29 m | 13 m | Higher: Dembeni+16 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| DepartmentSame | Mayotte (976) | Mayotte (976) | Same |
| IntercommunalitySame | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | Same |
| Urban unit | Dembeni | Mamoudzou | |
| Functional areaSame | Mamoudzou | Mamoudzou | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Dembeni vs Mamoudzou at a glance
| Criterion | Dembeni | Mamoudzou |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 20,387 | 94,603 |
| Density per km² | 533 | 2,246 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 15.96% | 12.42% |
| Premises with fiber | 0% | 19% |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 7.5 | 12.7 |
| Average temperature | 25.9°C | 27.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,787 | 2,787 |
| Area km² | 38.3 | 42.1 |
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FAQ
Dembeni vs Mamoudzou: your questions
Which is the larger city, Dembeni or Mamoudzou?
By population, Mamoudzou: 94,603 inhabitants versus 20,387 for Dembeni (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mamoudzou is the 46th largest city in France, Dembeni the 487th. By area, Mamoudzou is also the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Dembeni from Mamoudzou?
Dembeni and Mamoudzou are 7.5 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Mayotte).
Are Dembeni and Mamoudzou in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures