2026 comparison
Fort-de-France vs Mamoudzou: 2026 comparison
Fort-de-France has more inhabitants than Mamoudzou: 76,120 versus 72,974, or 4.3% more. Fort-de-France covers a larger area (44.2 km² versus 42.1 km²), but Mamoudzou is more densely populated: 1,733 inhabitants per km² versus 1,722.
The two cities are 12,084 km apart as the crow flies.
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Fort-de-France
City in Martinique
- Population
- 76,120 inhab.
- 70th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 44.2 km²
- Density
- 1,722 per km²
Mamoudzou
City in Mayotte
- Population
- 72,974 inhab.
- 73rd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 1,733 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Fort-de-France+4% | 76,120 | 72,974 | More populous: Fort-de-France+4% |
| Change over 5 years | −3.4% | — | |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | — | |
| Density per km²Denser: Mamoudzou+0.6% | 1,722 | 1,733 | Denser: Mamoudzou+0.6% |
| Under 15 | 15.6% | — | |
| 65 and over | 23.0% | — | |
| People per household | 1.95 | — |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | not covered | |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | not covered | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities included | 15.9 | — | |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities included | 15.2 | — | |
| Homeowner households | 37.7% | — | |
| Share of houses | 41.0% | — | |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 33.5% | — | |
| Second homes | 3.1% | — | |
| Vacant homes | 18.2% | — | |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Fort-de-France+39 pts | 51.66% | 12.42% | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+39 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 | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Fort-de-France+35% | €23,726 | €17,625 | Higher: Fort-de-France+35% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+15 pts | 31% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Fort-de-France+15 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64) | 71.9% | — | |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | — |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Didier Laguerre | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Fort-de-France+79 pts | 97% | 19% | Better covered: Fort-de-France+79 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+1.0% | 108.6827 in total | 107.6785 in total | More shops per capita: Fort-de-France+1.0% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+97% | 29.6225 in total | 58.4426 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+97% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high | 61.2466 in total | 25.8188 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.0 times as high | 18.8143 in total | 9.368 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.0 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France2.9 times as high | 2.015 in total | 0.75 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France2.9 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France+17% | 1.411 in total | 1.29 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France+17% |
| 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 | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibility | 4.9 | — | |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France6.1 times as high | 12.696 in total | 2.115 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France6.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France21 times as high | 17.3132 in total | 0.86 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France21 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France19 times as high | 10.278 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France19 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Fort-de-France3.7 times as high | 5.139 in total | 1.410 in total | More per capita: Fort-de-France3.7 times as high |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+17 | 19 | 2 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+17 |
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 | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsTie | 58 | 58 | Tie |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Fort-de-France+7 | 18 | 11 | More middle schools: Fort-de-France+7 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Fort-de-France+9 | 14 | 5 | More high schools: Fort-de-France+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Fort-de-France+11 | 15 | 4 | More facilities: Fort-de-France+11 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou2.1 times as high | 6.1 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+13% | 5.6 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+13% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+39% | 6.0 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+39% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Fort-de-France+35% | 3.1 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Fort-de-France+35% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+33% | 7.4 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+33% |
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 | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+1.0 °C | 26.4°C | 27.4°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+1.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mamoudzou+12% | 2,489 | 2,787 | Sunnier: Mamoudzou+12% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Fort-de-France+45% | 1,951 | 1,342 | Wetter: Fort-de-France+45% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Fort-de-France+107 days/year | 200 | 93 | More rainy days: Fort-de-France+107 days/year |
| Frost days days/year | — | 0 | |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or more | — | 263 |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Fort-de-France+16 | 20 | 4 | More declarations: Fort-de-France+16 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Fort-de-France+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Fort-de-France+1 |
| Radon potential | Low, with aggravating factors | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Fort-de-France+5% | 44.2 | 42.1 | Larger: Fort-de-France+5% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mamoudzou+10 m | 3 m | 13 m | Higher: Mamoudzou+10 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Mayotte (976) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | |
| Urban unit | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou | |
| Functional area | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Fort-de-France vs Mamoudzou at a glance
| Criterion | Fort-de-France | Mamoudzou |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 76,120 | 72,974 |
| Change over 10 years | −10.3% | — |
| Density per km² | 1,722 | 1,733 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,574 | not covered |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,762 | not covered |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.9 | — |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 51.66% | 12.42% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.5% | — |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 19% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.9 | — |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.1 | 12.7 |
| Average temperature | 26.4°C | 27.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,787 |
| Area km² | 44.2 | 42.1 |
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FAQ
Fort-de-France vs Mamoudzou: your questions
Which is the larger city, Fort-de-France or Mamoudzou?
By population, Fort-de-France: 76,120 inhabitants versus 72,974 for Mamoudzou (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Fort-de-France is the 70th largest city in France, Mamoudzou the 73rd. By area, Fort-de-France is also the larger (44.2 km²).
How far is Fort-de-France from Mamoudzou?
Fort-de-France and Mamoudzou are 12,084 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Which city is sunnier, Fort-de-France or Mamoudzou?
Mamoudzou: 2,787 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,489 in Fort-de-France (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Fort-de-France and Mamoudzou in the same department?
No: Fort-de-France is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Mamoudzou in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures