2026 comparison
Le Gosier vs Le Lamentin: 2026 comparison
Le Lamentin has more inhabitants than Le Gosier: 39,780 versus 27,983, or 42% more. Le Lamentin is both larger (62.3 km² versus 45.2 km²) and more densely populated (638 inhabitants per km² versus 619).
The median apartment price is higher in Le Gosier: €3,684 per m² versus €2,630.
The two cities are 186 km apart as the crow flies.
Le Gosier
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 27,983 inhab.
- 318th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 45.2 km²
- Density
- 619 per km²
Le Lamentin
City in Martinique
- Population
- 39,780 inhab.
- 200th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 62.3 km²
- Density
- 638 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Le GosierLe Lamentin
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Lamentin+42% | 27,983 | 39,780 | More populous: Le Lamentin+42% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+6.9 pts | +4.0% | −2.9% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+6.9 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+4.8 pts | +3.2% | −1.6% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+4.8 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Lamentin+3% | 619 | 638 | Denser: Le Lamentin+3% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Lamentin+1.6 pt | 15.1% | 16.8% | More young people: Le Lamentin+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Gosier+2.3 pts | 21.4% | 19.1% | More seniors: Le Gosier+2.3 pts |
| People per householdTie | 2.07 | 2.07 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier+40% | 3,684 | 2,630 | More expensive: Le Gosier+40% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier+50% | 3,781 | 2,522 | More expensive: Le Gosier+50% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Gosier+8% | 17.3 | 16.0 | More expensive: Le Gosier+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Lamentin+6% | 15.3 | 16.2 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Gosier+9.0 pts | 57.7% | 48.7% | More homeowners: Le Gosier+9.0 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Gosier+18 pts | 69.6% | 51.3% | More houses: Le Gosier+18 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Lamentin+19 pts | 9.5% | 28.7% | More social housing: Le Lamentin+19 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Gosier+18 pts | 19.4% | 1.6% | More second homes: Le Gosier+18 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Lamentin+6.8 pts | 9.0% | 15.7% | More vacant homes: Le Lamentin+6.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Lamentin+1.8 pt | 42.11% | 43.89% | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+1.8 pt |
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 | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Gosier+7% | €27,155 | €25,269 | Higher: Le Gosier+7% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+2.3 pts | 32% | 34% | More taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+2.3 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Lamentin+1.5 pt | 74.5% | 76.1% | Higher: Le Lamentin+1.5 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Gosier+5.0 pts | 20.8% | 15.8% | Higher: Le Gosier+5.0 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | — | David Zobda | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | — | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Gosier+8.1 pts | 88% | 79% | Better covered: Le Gosier+8.1 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Lamentin+72% | 76.5214 in total | 131.5523 in total | More shops per capita: Le Lamentin+72% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+49% | 36.5102 in total | 24.497 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+49% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+62% | 79.3222 in total | 49.0195 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+62% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+19% | 15.042 in total | 12.650 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+19% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin2.1 times as high | 0.41 in total | 0.83 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier18 times as high | 4.613 in total | 0.31 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier18 times as high |
| 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 | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Lamentin+45% | 3.5 | 5.1 | Better access: Le Lamentin+45% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+5% | 7.120 in total | 6.827 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+5% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier2.2 times as high | 7.120 in total | 3.313 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier2.2 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+8% | 6.117 in total | 6.526 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+8% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+42% | 3.29 in total | 2.39 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+42% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Lamentin+7 | 4 | 11 | More facilities: Le Lamentin+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 | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Lamentin+1 | 16 | 17 | More schools: Le Lamentin+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Lamentin+2 | 3 | 5 | More middle schools: Le Lamentin+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Lamentin+4 | 2 | 6 | More high schools: Le Lamentin+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Le Lamentin+5 | 0 | 5 | More facilities: Le Lamentin+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Gosier+20% | 6.7 | 5.6 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+20% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier2.2 times as high | 10.6 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Le Gosier2.2 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+35% | 7.0 | 5.2 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+35% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+8% | 2.7 | 2.9 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+8% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+23% | 10.6 | 8.6 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+23% |
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 | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Lamentin+0.3 °C | 26.7°C | 27.0°C | Warmer: Le Lamentin+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Le Lamentin+2% | 2,448 | 2,489 | Sunnier: Le Lamentin+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Lamentin+32% | 1,558 | 2,057 | Wetter: Le Lamentin+32% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Lamentin+32 days/year | 176 | 208 | More rainy days: Le Lamentin+32 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 | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Lamentin+8 | 16 | 24 | More declarations: Le Lamentin+8 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Gosier+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Le Gosier+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Lamentin+38% | 45.2 | 62.3 | Larger: Le Lamentin+38% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Gosier+16 m | 22 m | 7 m | Higher: Le Gosier+16 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Small town | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Guadeloupe (971) | Martinique (972) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération La Riviera du Levant | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | |
| Urban unit | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | Le Lamentin | |
| Functional area | Les Abymes | Fort-de-France |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Gosier vs Le Lamentin at a glance
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Le Lamentin |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,983 | 39,780 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.2% | −1.6% |
| Density per km² | 619 | 638 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 2,630 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,781 | 2,522 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.3 | 16.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.11% | 43.89% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.8% | 15.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 88% | 79% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 27.0°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,489 |
| Area km² | 45.2 | 62.3 |
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FAQ
Le Gosier vs Le Lamentin: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Gosier or Le Lamentin?
By population, Le Lamentin: 39,780 inhabitants versus 27,983 for Le Gosier (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Lamentin is the 200th largest city in France, Le Gosier the 318th. By area, Le Lamentin is also the larger (62.3 km²).
How far is Le Gosier from Le Lamentin?
Le Gosier and Le Lamentin are 186 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Gosier or Le Lamentin?
To buy an apartment, Le Gosier is more expensive: €3,684 per m² (median price), versus €2,630 in Le Lamentin (+40%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Le Gosier or Le Lamentin?
Le Lamentin: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,448 in Le Gosier (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Le Gosier and Le Lamentin in the same department?
No: Le Gosier is in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region, and Le Lamentin in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures