2026 comparison
Le Lamentin vs Les Abymes: 2026 comparison
Les Abymes has more inhabitants than Le Lamentin: 51,441 versus 39,780, or 29% more. Les Abymes covers a larger area (81.3 km² versus 62.3 km²), but Le Lamentin is more densely populated: 638 inhabitants per km² versus 633.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Lamentin: €2,630 per m² versus €1,711.
The two cities are 191 km apart as the crow flies.
Le Lamentin
City in Martinique
- Population
- 39,780 inhab.
- 200th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 62.3 km²
- Density
- 638 per km²
Les Abymes
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 51,441 inhab.
- 132nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 81.3 km²
- Density
- 633 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Le LamentinLes Abymes
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Les Abymes+29% | 39,780 | 51,441 | More populous: Les Abymes+29% |
| Change over 5 yearsSmaller decline: Le Lamentin+0.9 pt | −2.9% | −3.8% | Smaller decline: Le Lamentin+0.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Le Lamentin+10 pts | −1.6% | −11.9% | Smaller decline: Le Lamentin+10 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Lamentin+0.8% | 638 | 633 | Denser: Le Lamentin+0.8% |
| Under 15More young people: Les Abymes+1.4 pt | 16.8% | 18.1% | More young people: Les Abymes+1.4 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Abymes+0.9 pt | 19.1% | 20.0% | More seniors: Les Abymes+0.9 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Le Lamentin+0.02 | 2.07 | 2.05 | Larger households: Le Lamentin+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Lamentin+54% | 2,630 | 1,711 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+54% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Le Lamentin+44% | 2,522 | 1,754 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+44% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Lamentin+7% | 16.0 | 15.0 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+7% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Lamentin+24% | 16.2 | 13.1 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+24% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Lamentin+3.2 pts | 48.7% | 45.5% | More homeowners: Le Lamentin+3.2 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Les Abymes+4.8 pts | 51.3% | 56.1% | More houses: Les Abymes+4.8 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Les Abymes+15 pts | 28.7% | 43.6% | More social housing: Les Abymes+15 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Les Abymes+1.1 pt | 1.6% | 2.7% | More second homes: Les Abymes+1.1 pt |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Abymes+3.6 pts | 15.7% | 19.4% | More vacant homes: Les Abymes+3.6 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Les Abymes+11 pts | 43.89% | 54.86% | Higher rate: Les Abymes+11 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Lamentin+48% | €25,269 | €17,027 | Higher: Le Lamentin+48% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+13 pts | 34% | 22% | More taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Lamentin+7.8 pts | 76.1% | 68.3% | Higher: Le Lamentin+7.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Les Abymes+9.5 pts | 15.8% | 25.3% | Higher: Les Abymes+9.5 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Zobda | — | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | — | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Les Abymes+7.9 pts | 79% | 87% | Better covered: Les Abymes+7.9 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Lamentin+47% | 131.5523 in total | 89.6461 in total | More shops per capita: Le Lamentin+47% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+73% | 24.497 in total | 42.2217 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+73% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+30% | 49.0195 in total | 64.0329 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+30% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+25% | 12.650 in total | 15.781 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+25% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+55% | 0.83 in total | 1.26 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+55% |
| 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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Lamentin+25% | 5.1 | 4.0 | Better access: Le Lamentin+25% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+58% | 6.827 in total | 10.755 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+58% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes2.9 times as high | 3.313 in total | 9.348 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes2.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+22% | 6.526 in total | 8.041 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+22% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+89% | 2.39 in total | 4.322 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+89% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Les Abymes+3 | 11 | 14 | More facilities: Les Abymes+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 Lamentin | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Les Abymes+21 | 17 | 38 | More schools: Les Abymes+21 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Les Abymes+3 | 5 | 8 | More middle schools: Les Abymes+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Les Abymes+6 | 6 | 12 | More high schools: Les Abymes+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Les Abymes+3 | 5 | 8 | More facilities: Les Abymes+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Abymes+23% | 5.6 | 6.9 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+23% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+100% | 4.9 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+100% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+85% | 5.2 | 9.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+85% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+28% | 2.9 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+28% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+35% | 8.6 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+35% |
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 | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Lamentin+0.3 °C | 27.0°C | 26.7°C | Warmer: Le Lamentin+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Le Lamentin+2% | 2,489 | 2,448 | Sunnier: Le Lamentin+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Lamentin+32% | 2,057 | 1,558 | Wetter: Le Lamentin+32% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Lamentin+32 days/year | 208 | 176 | 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 Lamentin | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Lamentin+9 | 24 | 15 | More declarations: Le Lamentin+9 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Les Abymes+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Les Abymes+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Les Abymes | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Abymes+30% | 62.3 | 81.3 | Larger: Les Abymes+30% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Abymes+18 m | 7 m | 25 m | Higher: Les Abymes+18 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Guadeloupe (971) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | |
| Urban unit | Le Lamentin | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | |
| Functional area | Fort-de-France | Les Abymes |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Lamentin vs Les Abymes at a glance
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Les Abymes |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 39,780 | 51,441 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.6% | −11.9% |
| Density per km² | 638 | 633 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,630 | 1,711 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,522 | 1,754 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.0 | 15.0 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.89% | 54.86% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.8% | 25.3% |
| Premises with fiber | 79% | 87% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| Average temperature | 27.0°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 62.3 | 81.3 |
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FAQ
Le Lamentin vs Les Abymes: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Lamentin or Les Abymes?
By population, Les Abymes: 51,441 inhabitants versus 39,780 for Le Lamentin (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Les Abymes is the 132nd largest city in France, Le Lamentin the 200th. By area, Les Abymes is also the larger (81.3 km²).
How far is Le Lamentin from Les Abymes?
Le Lamentin and Les Abymes are 191 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Lamentin or Les Abymes?
To buy an apartment, Le Lamentin is more expensive: €2,630 per m² (median price), versus €1,711 in Les Abymes (+54%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Le Lamentin or Les Abymes?
Le Lamentin: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,448 in Les Abymes (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Le Lamentin and Les Abymes in the same department?
No: Le Lamentin is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Les Abymes in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures