2026 comparison
Le Lamentin vs Le Robert: 2026 comparison
Le Lamentin has more inhabitants than Le Robert: 39,780 versus 21,651, or 84% more. Le Lamentin is both larger (62.3 km² versus 47.3 km²) and more densely populated (638 inhabitants per km² versus 458).
The median apartment price is higher in Le Lamentin: €2,630 per m² versus €2,262.
The two cities are 9.6 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Le Lamentin
City in Martinique
- Population
- 39,780 inhab.
- 200th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 62.3 km²
- Density
- 638 per km²
Le Robert
City in Martinique
- Population
- 21,651 inhab.
- 443rd in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 47.3 km²
- Density
- 458 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Le LamentinLe Robert
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Lamentin+84% | 39,780 | 21,651 | More populous: Le Lamentin+84% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Le Lamentin+1.0 pt | −2.9% | −3.9% | Smaller decline: Le Lamentin+1.0 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Le Lamentin+5.9 pts | −1.6% | −7.5% | Smaller decline: Le Lamentin+5.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Lamentin+39% | 638 | 458 | Denser: Le Lamentin+39% |
| Under 15More young people: Le Lamentin+0.3 pt | 16.8% | 16.5% | More young people: Le Lamentin+0.3 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Robert+2.6 pts | 19.1% | 21.8% | More seniors: Le Robert+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Robert+0.11 | 2.07 | 2.18 | Larger households: Le Robert+0.11 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Lamentin+16% | 2,630 | 2,262 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+16% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Lamentin+29% | 2,522 | 1,948 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+29% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Lamentin+3% | 16.0 | 15.5 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+3% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Lamentin+4% | 16.2 | 15.6 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Robert+13 pts | 48.7% | 62.0% | More homeowners: Le Robert+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Le Robert+9.4 pts | 51.3% | 60.6% | More houses: Le Robert+9.4 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Lamentin+9.6 pts | 28.7% | 19.1% | More social housing: Le Lamentin+9.6 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Le Robert+7.4 pts | 1.6% | 9.0% | More second homes: Le Robert+7.4 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Lamentin+5.8 pts | 15.7% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Le Lamentin+5.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Robert+22 pts | 43.89% | 65.93% | Higher rate: Le Robert+22 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 Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Lamentin+9% | €25,269 | €23,128 | Higher: Le Lamentin+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+6.1 pts | 34% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+6.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Lamentin+1.6 pt | 76.1% | 74.4% | Higher: Le Lamentin+1.6 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Le Robert+6.2 pts | 15.8% | 21.9% | Higher: Le Robert+6.2 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Zobda | Félix Merine | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Lamentin+21 pts | 79% | 59% | Better covered: Le Lamentin+21 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Lamentin2.2 times as high | 131.5523 in total | 61.0132 in total | More shops per capita: Le Lamentin2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+4% | 24.497 in total | 23.651 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+4% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+33% | 49.0195 in total | 36.980 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+33% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Robert+62% | 12.650 in total | 20.344 in total | More per capita: Le Robert+62% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+63% | 0.83 in total | 0.51 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+63% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+0.3 | 0.31 in total | 0.00 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+0.3 |
| 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 Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Lamentin+37% | 5.1 | 3.7 | Better access: Le Lamentin+37% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Robert+16% | 6.827 in total | 7.917 in total | More per capita: Le Robert+16% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin2.4 times as high | 3.313 in total | 1.43 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin2.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Robert+6% | 6.526 in total | 6.915 in total | More per capita: Le Robert+6% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Robert+63% | 2.39 in total | 3.78 in total | More per capita: Le Robert+63% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Lamentin+9 | 11 | 2 | More facilities: Le Lamentin+9 |
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 Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Lamentin+3 | 17 | 14 | More schools: Le Lamentin+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Lamentin+1 | 5 | 4 | More middle schools: Le Lamentin+1 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Lamentin+5 | 6 | 1 | More high schools: Le Lamentin+5 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Le Lamentin+5 | 5 | 0 | More facilities: Le Lamentin+5 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Lamentin+16% | 5.6 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+16% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+3% | 4.9 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+3% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+7% | 5.2 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+7% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin2.6 times as high | 2.9 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin2.6 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+40% | 8.6 | 6.1 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+40% |
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 Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Robert+0.1 °C | 27.0°C | 27.1°C | Warmer: Le Robert+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,489 | 2,489 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Lamentin+15% | 2,057 | 1,793 | Wetter: Le Lamentin+15% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Lamentin+19 days/year | 208 | 189 | More rainy days: Le Lamentin+19 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 Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Lamentin+3 | 24 | 21 | More declarations: Le Lamentin+3 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Le Robert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Le Lamentin+32% | 62.3 | 47.3 | Larger: Le Lamentin+32% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Lamentin+1 m | 7 m | 6 m | Higher: Le Lamentin+1 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Small town | |
| DepartmentSame | Martinique (972) | Martinique (972) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération du Pays Nord Martinique | |
| Urban unit | Le Lamentin | Le Robert | |
| Functional areaSame | Fort-de-France | Fort-de-France | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Lamentin vs Le Robert at a glance
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Le Robert |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 39,780 | 21,651 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.6% | −7.5% |
| Density per km² | 638 | 458 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,630 | 2,262 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,522 | 1,948 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.0 | 15.5 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.89% | 65.93% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.8% | 21.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 79% | 59% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Average temperature | 27.0°C | 27.1°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,489 |
| Area km² | 62.3 | 47.3 |
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FAQ
Le Lamentin vs Le Robert: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Lamentin or Le Robert?
By population, Le Lamentin: 39,780 inhabitants versus 21,651 for Le Robert (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Lamentin is the 200th largest city in France, Le Robert the 443rd. By area, Le Lamentin is also the larger (62.3 km²).
How far is Le Lamentin from Le Robert?
Le Lamentin and Le Robert are 9.6 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Martinique).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Lamentin or Le Robert?
To buy an apartment, Le Lamentin is more expensive: €2,630 per m² (median price), versus €2,262 in Le Robert (+16%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Le Lamentin and Le Robert in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures