2026 comparison
Le Lamentin vs Petit-Bourg: 2026 comparison
Le Lamentin has more inhabitants than Petit-Bourg: 39,780 versus 24,919, or 60% more. Petit-Bourg covers a larger area (130 km² versus 62.3 km²), but Le Lamentin is more densely populated: 638 inhabitants per km² versus 192.
The median apartment price is higher in Petit-Bourg: €3,163 per m² versus €2,630.
The two cities are 186 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
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 LamentinPetit-Bourg
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Lamentin+60% | 39,780 | 24,919 | More populous: Le Lamentin+60% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Petit-Bourg+3.5 pts | −2.9% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Petit-Bourg+3.5 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Petit-Bourg+4.2 pts | −1.6% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Petit-Bourg+4.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Lamentin3.3 times as high | 638 | 192 | Denser: Le Lamentin3.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Petit-Bourg+1.6 pt | 16.8% | 18.4% | More young people: Petit-Bourg+1.6 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Lamentin+0.6 pt | 19.1% | 18.6% | More seniors: Le Lamentin+0.6 pt |
| 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 Lamentin | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Petit-Bourg+20% | 2,630 | 3,163 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+20% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Petit-Bourg+26% | 2,522 | 3,170 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+26% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Petit-Bourg+5% | 16.0 | 16.9 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Petit-Bourg+6% | 16.2 | 17.1 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Petit-Bourg+13 pts | 48.7% | 61.2% | More homeowners: Petit-Bourg+13 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Petit-Bourg+25 pts | 51.3% | 76.0% | More houses: Petit-Bourg+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Lamentin+8.0 pts | 28.7% | 20.7% | More social housing: Le Lamentin+8.0 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Petit-Bourg+5.1 pts | 1.6% | 6.7% | More second homes: Petit-Bourg+5.1 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Lamentin+7.1 pts | 15.7% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Le Lamentin+7.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Petit-Bourg+10 pts | 43.89% | 54.00% | Higher rate: Petit-Bourg+10 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Petit-Bourg+20% | €25,269 | €30,289 | Higher: Petit-Bourg+20% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Petit-Bourg+0.7 pt | 34% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Petit-Bourg+0.7 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Lamentin+3.4 pts | 76.1% | 72.7% | Higher: Le Lamentin+3.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Petit-Bourg+1.3 pt | 15.8% | 17.1% | Higher: Petit-Bourg+1.3 pt |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Zobda | David Nebor | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Petit-Bourg+20 pts | 79% | 99% | Better covered: Petit-Bourg+20 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Lamentin2.3 times as high | 131.5523 in total | 57.8144 in total | More shops per capita: Le Lamentin2.3 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+32% | 24.497 in total | 32.180 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+32% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+14% | 49.0195 in total | 42.9107 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+14% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+4% | 12.650 in total | 12.030 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+4% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg2.1 times as high | 0.83 in total | 1.64 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+60% | 0.31 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+60% |
| 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Lamentin+80% | 5.1 | 2.8 | Better access: Le Lamentin+80% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+21% | 6.827 in total | 5.614 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+21% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+36% | 3.313 in total | 2.46 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+36% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin5.4 times as high | 6.526 in total | 1.23 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin5.4 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+60% | 2.39 in total | 3.69 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+60% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Lamentin+10 | 11 | 1 | More facilities: Le Lamentin+10 |
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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Lamentin+4 | 17 | 13 | More schools: Le Lamentin+4 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Lamentin+3 | 5 | 2 | More middle schools: Le Lamentin+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Le Lamentin+4 | 6 | 2 | More high schools: Le Lamentin+4 |
| 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Lamentin+65% | 5.6 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+65% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 4.9 | 4.9 | Tie |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+37% | 5.2 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+37% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin2.8 times as high | 2.9 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin2.8 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+31% | 8.6 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+31% |
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 | Petit-Bourg | 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Lamentin+9 | 24 | 15 | More declarations: Le Lamentin+9 |
| 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 | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Petit-Bourg2.1 times as high | 62.3 | 130 | Larger: Petit-Bourg2.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Lamentin+6 m | 7 m | 1 m | Higher: Le Lamentin+6 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Small town | |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Guadeloupe (971) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération du Nord Basse-Terre | |
| 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 Petit-Bourg at a glance
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Petit-Bourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 39,780 | 24,919 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.6% | +2.6% |
| Density per km² | 638 | 192 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,630 | 3,163 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,522 | 3,170 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.89% | 54.00% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 79% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| Average temperature | 27.0°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 62.3 | 130 |
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FAQ
Le Lamentin vs Petit-Bourg: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Lamentin or Petit-Bourg?
By population, Le Lamentin: 39,780 inhabitants versus 24,919 for Petit-Bourg (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Lamentin is the 200th largest city in France, Petit-Bourg the 371st. By area, Petit-Bourg is the larger (130 km²).
How far is Le Lamentin from Petit-Bourg?
Le Lamentin and Petit-Bourg are 186 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Lamentin or Petit-Bourg?
To buy an apartment, Petit-Bourg is more expensive: €3,163 per m² (median price), versus €2,630 in Le Lamentin (+20%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Le Lamentin or Petit-Bourg?
Le Lamentin: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,448 in Petit-Bourg (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Le Lamentin and Petit-Bourg in the same department?
No: Le Lamentin is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Petit-Bourg in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures