2026 comparison
Le Gosier vs Petit-Bourg: 2026 comparison
Le Gosier has more inhabitants than Petit-Bourg: 27,983 versus 24,919, or 12% more. Petit-Bourg covers a larger area (130 km² versus 45.2 km²), but Le Gosier is more densely populated: 619 inhabitants per km² versus 192.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Gosier: €3,684 per m² versus €3,163.
The two cities are 21 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes).
Le Gosier
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 27,983 inhab.
- 318th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 45.2 km²
- Density
- 619 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
Le GosierPetit-Bourg
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Gosier+12% | 27,983 | 24,919 | More populous: Le Gosier+12% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+3.4 pts | +4.0% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+3.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Le Gosier+0.6 pt | +3.2% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Le Gosier+0.6 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Gosier3.2 times as high | 619 | 192 | Denser: Le Gosier3.2 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Petit-Bourg+3.3 pts | 15.1% | 18.4% | More young people: Petit-Bourg+3.3 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Gosier+2.8 pts | 21.4% | 18.6% | More seniors: Le Gosier+2.8 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Petit-Bourg+0.17 | 2.07 | 2.24 | Larger households: Petit-Bourg+0.17 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier+16% | 3,684 | 3,163 | More expensive: Le Gosier+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Gosier+19% | 3,781 | 3,170 | More expensive: Le Gosier+19% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Gosier+2% | 17.3 | 16.9 | More expensive: Le Gosier+2% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Petit-Bourg+12% | 15.3 | 17.1 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+12% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Petit-Bourg+3.5 pts | 57.7% | 61.2% | More homeowners: Petit-Bourg+3.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Petit-Bourg+6.4 pts | 69.6% | 76.0% | More houses: Petit-Bourg+6.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Petit-Bourg+11 pts | 9.5% | 20.7% | More social housing: Petit-Bourg+11 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Gosier+13 pts | 19.4% | 6.7% | More second homes: Le Gosier+13 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Gosier+0.4 pt | 9.0% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Le Gosier+0.4 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Petit-Bourg+12 pts | 42.11% | 54.00% | Higher rate: Petit-Bourg+12 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 | Le Gosier | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Petit-Bourg+12% | €27,155 | €30,289 | Higher: Petit-Bourg+12% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Petit-Bourg+3.1 pts | 32% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Petit-Bourg+3.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Gosier+1.9 pt | 74.5% | 72.7% | Higher: Le Gosier+1.9 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Gosier+3.7 pts | 20.8% | 17.1% | Higher: Le Gosier+3.7 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | — | David Nebor | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | — | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Petit-Bourg+12 pts | 88% | 99% | Better covered: Petit-Bourg+12 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Gosier+32% | 76.5214 in total | 57.8144 in total | More shops per capita: Le Gosier+32% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+14% | 36.5102 in total | 32.180 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+14% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+85% | 79.3222 in total | 42.9107 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+85% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+25% | 15.042 in total | 12.030 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+25% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg4.5 times as high | 0.41 in total | 1.64 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg4.5 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier12 times as high | 4.613 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier12 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Gosier+24% | 3.5 | 2.8 | Better access: Le Gosier+24% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier+27% | 7.120 in total | 5.614 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier+27% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier3.0 times as high | 7.120 in total | 2.46 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier3.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Gosier5.0 times as high | 6.117 in total | 1.23 in total | More per capita: Le Gosier5.0 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+12% | 3.29 in total | 3.69 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+12% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Gosier+3 | 4 | 1 | More facilities: Le Gosier+3 |
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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Gosier+3 | 16 | 13 | More schools: Le Gosier+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Gosier+1 | 3 | 2 | More middle schools: Le Gosier+1 |
| High schoolsTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Gosier+98% | 6.7 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+98% |
| 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+85% | 7.0 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+85% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier2.6 times as high | 2.7 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Le Gosier2.6 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Gosier+61% | 10.6 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Le Gosier+61% |
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 | Le Gosier | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Gosier+1 | 16 | 15 | More declarations: Le Gosier+1 |
| 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Petit-Bourg2.9 times as high | 45.2 | 130 | Larger: Petit-Bourg2.9 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Gosier+21 m | 22 m | 1 m | Higher: Le Gosier+21 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 La Riviera du Levant | 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
Le Gosier vs Petit-Bourg at a glance
| Criterion | Le Gosier | Petit-Bourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 27,983 | 24,919 |
| Change over 10 years | +3.2% | +2.6% |
| Density per km² | 619 | 192 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,684 | 3,163 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,781 | 3,170 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 17.3 | 16.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 42.11% | 54.00% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 88% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.7 | 3.4 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 45.2 | 130 |
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FAQ
Le Gosier vs Petit-Bourg: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Gosier or Petit-Bourg?
By population, Le Gosier: 27,983 inhabitants versus 24,919 for Petit-Bourg (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Gosier is the 318th largest city in France, Petit-Bourg the 371st. By area, Petit-Bourg is the larger (130 km²).
How far is Le Gosier from Petit-Bourg?
Le Gosier and Petit-Bourg are 21 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 Le Gosier or Petit-Bourg?
To buy an apartment, Le Gosier is more expensive: €3,684 per m² (median price), versus €3,163 in Petit-Bourg (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Le Gosier 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