2026 comparison
Le Lamentin vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 2026 comparison
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni has more inhabitants than Le Lamentin: 54,718 versus 39,780, or 38% more. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni covers a larger area (4,830 km² versus 62.3 km²), but Le Lamentin is more densely populated: 638 inhabitants per km² versus 11.
The median apartment price is higher in Le Lamentin: €2,630 per m² versus €2,257.
The two cities are 1,320 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
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
City in French Guiana
FFrench Guiana973French Guiana
- Population
- 54,718 inhab.
- 117th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 4,830 km²
- Density
- 11 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1962
Le LamentinSaint-Laurent-du-Maroni
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+38% | 39,780 | 54,718 | More populous: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+38% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+22 pts | −2.9% | +19.4% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+22 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+33 pts | −1.6% | +31.1% | Stronger growth: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+33 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Lamentin56 times as high | 638 | 11.3 | Denser: Le Lamentin56 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+25 pts | 16.8% | 41.5% | More young people: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+25 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Le Lamentin+16 pts | 19.1% | 3.3% | More seniors: Le Lamentin+16 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.98 | 2.07 | 4.05 | Larger households: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+1.98 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Le Lamentin+17% | 2,630 | 2,257 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+17% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+10% | 2,522 | 2,784 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+10% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5% | 16.0 | 16.8 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4% | 16.2 | 16.9 | More expensive: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+4% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Le Lamentin+6.9 pts | 48.7% | 41.7% | More homeowners: Le Lamentin+6.9 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13 pts | 51.3% | 63.8% | More houses: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+13 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+32 pts | 28.7% | 60.4% | More social housing: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+32 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3.6 pts | 1.6% | 5.2% | More second homes: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+3.6 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Le Lamentin+8.8 pts | 15.7% | 6.9% | More vacant homes: Le Lamentin+8.8 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+30 pts | 43.89% | 74.07% | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+30 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Lamentin+84% | €25,269 | €13,753 | Higher: Le Lamentin+84% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+18 pts | 34% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+18 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Lamentin+17 pts | 76.1% | 59.5% | Higher: Le Lamentin+17 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+25 pts | 15.8% | 40.4% | Higher: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+25 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Zobda | Lenaïck Adam | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Lamentin+9.5 pts | 79% | 70% | Better covered: Le Lamentin+9.5 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Lamentin5.4 times as high | 131.5523 in total | 24.3133 in total | More shops per capita: Le Lamentin5.4 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin2.4 times as high | 24.497 in total | 10.256 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin2.4 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin2.0 times as high | 49.0195 in total | 24.5134 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin2.0 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+22% | 12.650 in total | 15.484 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+22% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+38% | 0.83 in total | 0.53 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+38% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni3.6 times as high | 0.31 in total | 0.95 in total | More per capita: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni3.6 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 Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Lamentin3.5 times as high | 5.1 | 1.5 | Better access: Le Lamentin3.5 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin2.7 times as high | 6.827 in total | 2.614 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin2.7 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin3.0 times as high | 3.313 in total | 1.16 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin3.0 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin4.5 times as high | 6.526 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin4.5 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+55% | 2.39 in total | 1.58 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+55% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Lamentin+7 | 11 | 4 | 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 Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 | 17 | 34 | More schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+17 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5 | 5 | 10 | More middle schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+2 | 6 | 8 | More high schools: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+2 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Le Lamentin+4 | 5 | 1 | More facilities: Le Lamentin+4 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+75% | 5.6 | 9.8 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+75% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Tie | 4.9 | 4.9 | Tie |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+38% | 5.2 | 7.1 | Higher rate: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+38% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin3.7 times as high | 2.9 | 0.8 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin3.7 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin2.3 times as high | 8.6 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin2.3 times as high |
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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Lamentin+0.3 °C | 27.0°C | 26.7°C | Warmer: Le Lamentin+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+38% | 2,057 | 2,838 | Wetter: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni+38% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Lamentin+16 days/year | 208 | 192 | More rainy days: Le Lamentin+16 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 | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Lamentin+23 | 24 | 1 | More declarations: Le Lamentin+23 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni78 times as high | 62.3 | 4,830 | Larger: Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni78 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Lamentin+2 m | 7 m | 4 m | Higher: Le Lamentin+2 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Martinique (972) | French Guiana (973) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté de communes de l'Ouest Guyanais | |
| Urban unit | Le Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni | |
| Functional area | Fort-de-France | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Lamentin vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni at a glance
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 39,780 | 54,718 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.6% | +31.1% |
| Density per km² | 638 | 11.3 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,630 | 2,257 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,522 | 2,784 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.0 | 16.8 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.89% | 74.07% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.8% | 40.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 79% | 70% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 1.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| Average temperature | 27.0°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | — |
| Area km² | 62.3 | 4,830 |
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FAQ
Le Lamentin vs Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Lamentin or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
By population, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 54,718 inhabitants versus 39,780 for Le Lamentin (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is the 117th largest city in France, Le Lamentin the 200th. By area, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni is also the larger (4,830 km²).
How far is Le Lamentin from Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
Le Lamentin and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni are 1,320 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Lamentin or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni?
To buy an apartment, Le Lamentin is more expensive: €2,630 per m² (median price), versus €2,257 in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni (+17%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Le Lamentin and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in the same department?
No: Le Lamentin is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in French Guiana (973), in the French Guiana region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures