2026 comparison
Le Lamentin vs Sainte-Anne (971): 2026 comparison
Le Lamentin has more inhabitants than Sainte-Anne: 39,780 versus 24,204, or 64% more. Sainte-Anne covers a larger area (80.3 km² versus 62.3 km²), but Le Lamentin is more densely populated: 638 inhabitants per km² versus 301.
The median apartment price is higher in Sainte-Anne: €3,491 per m² versus €2,630.
The two cities are 187 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
Sainte-Anne
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 24,204 inhab.
- 381st in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 80.3 km²
- Density
- 301 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1954
Le LamentinSainte-Anne
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Le Lamentin+64% | 39,780 | 24,204 | More populous: Le Lamentin+64% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sainte-Anne+3.8 pts | −2.9% | +0.9% | Stronger growth: Sainte-Anne+3.8 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Le Lamentin+1.2 pt | −1.6% | −2.8% | Smaller decline: Le Lamentin+1.2 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Le Lamentin2.1 times as high | 638 | 301 | Denser: Le Lamentin2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Le Lamentin+1.8 pt | 16.8% | 15.0% | More young people: Le Lamentin+1.8 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sainte-Anne+3.4 pts | 19.1% | 22.6% | More seniors: Sainte-Anne+3.4 pts |
| People per householdTie | 2.07 | 2.07 | Tie |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Sainte-Anne+33% | 2,630 | 3,491 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+33% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Sainte-Anne+34% | 2,522 | 3,370 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+34% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sainte-Anne+8% | 16.0 | 17.3 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+8% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Le Lamentin+6% | 16.2 | 15.3 | More expensive: Le Lamentin+6% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sainte-Anne+18 pts | 48.7% | 67.1% | More homeowners: Sainte-Anne+18 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sainte-Anne+38 pts | 51.3% | 89.1% | More houses: Sainte-Anne+38 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Le Lamentin+14 pts | 28.7% | 15.0% | More social housing: Le Lamentin+14 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Sainte-Anne+22 pts | 1.6% | 24.0% | More second homes: Sainte-Anne+22 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: Sainte-Anne+15 pts | 43.89% | 58.93% | Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+15 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Le Lamentin+21% | €25,269 | €20,825 | Higher: Le Lamentin+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+9.1 pts | 34% | 25% | More taxpaying households: Le Lamentin+9.1 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Le Lamentin+4.8 pts | 76.1% | 71.3% | Higher: Le Lamentin+4.8 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sainte-Anne+10 pts | 15.8% | 26.0% | Higher: Sainte-Anne+10 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | David Zobda | Francs Baptiste | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | miscellaneous left | miscellaneous left | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Lamentin+79 pts | 79% | 0% | Better covered: Le Lamentin+79 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Le Lamentin+95% | 131.5523 in total | 67.3163 in total | More shops per capita: Le Lamentin+95% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+52% | 24.497 in total | 37.290 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+52% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+41% | 49.0195 in total | 69.0167 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+41% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+15% | 12.650 in total | 14.535 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+15% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+83% | 0.83 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+83% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne9.9 times as high | 0.31 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne9.9 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Le Lamentin+33% | 5.1 | 3.8 | Better access: Le Lamentin+33% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+10% | 6.827 in total | 6.215 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+10% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+98% | 3.313 in total | 1.74 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+98% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Lamentin+32% | 6.526 in total | 5.012 in total | More per capita: Le Lamentin+32% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+28% | 2.39 in total | 2.97 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+28% |
| 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Le Lamentin+3 | 17 | 14 | More schools: Le Lamentin+3 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Le Lamentin+2 | 5 | 3 | More middle schools: Le Lamentin+2 |
| 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Le Lamentin+85% | 5.6 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+85% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+66% | 4.9 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+66% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+31% | 5.2 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+31% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+25% | 2.9 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+25% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Le Lamentin+12% | 8.6 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Le Lamentin+12% |
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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Le Lamentin+0.4 °C | 27.0°C | 26.6°C | Warmer: Le Lamentin+0.4 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Le Lamentin+2% | 2,489 | 2,448 | Sunnier: Le Lamentin+2% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Le Lamentin+51% | 2,057 | 1,363 | Wetter: Le Lamentin+51% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Le Lamentin+42 days/year | 208 | 166 | More rainy days: Le Lamentin+42 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Lamentin+14 | 24 | 10 | More declarations: Le Lamentin+14 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Sainte-Anne+1 | 1 | 2 | More plans: Sainte-Anne+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Sainte-Anne+29% | 62.3 | 80.3 | Larger: Sainte-Anne+29% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Le Lamentin+3 m | 7 m | 4 m | Higher: Le Lamentin+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Urban belt | |
| Department | Martinique (972) | Guadeloupe (971) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération du Centre de la Martinique | Communauté d'agglomération La Riviera du Levant | |
| 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 Sainte-Anne (971) at a glance
| Criterion | Le Lamentin | Sainte-Anne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 39,780 | 24,204 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.6% | −2.8% |
| Density per km² | 638 | 301 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 2,630 | 3,491 |
| Median house price €/m² | 2,522 | 3,370 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 16.0 | 17.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 43.89% | 58.93% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.8% | 26.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 79% | 0% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Average temperature | 27.0°C | 26.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,489 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 62.3 | 80.3 |
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FAQ
Le Lamentin vs Sainte-Anne (971): your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Lamentin or Sainte-Anne?
By population, Le Lamentin: 39,780 inhabitants versus 24,204 for Sainte-Anne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Le Lamentin is the 200th largest city in France, Sainte-Anne the 381st. By area, Sainte-Anne is the larger (80.3 km²).
How far is Le Lamentin from Sainte-Anne?
Le Lamentin and Sainte-Anne are 187 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in Le Lamentin or Sainte-Anne?
To buy an apartment, Sainte-Anne is more expensive: €3,491 per m² (median price), versus €2,630 in Le Lamentin (+33%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Which city is sunnier, Le Lamentin or Sainte-Anne?
Le Lamentin: 2,489 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,448 in Sainte-Anne (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Le Lamentin and Sainte-Anne in the same department?
No: Le Lamentin is in Martinique (972), in the Martinique region, and Sainte-Anne in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures