2026 comparison
Le Port (974) vs Mamoudzou: 2026 comparison
Mamoudzou has more inhabitants than Le Port: 94,603 versus 34,212, or 2.8 times as many. Mamoudzou is both larger (42.1 km² versus 16.6 km²) and more densely populated (2,246 inhabitants per km² versus 2,058).
The two cities are 1,406 km apart as the crow flies.
Le Port
City in Réunion
- Population
- 34,212 inhab.
- 246th in France · 12th in its department
- Area
- 16.6 km²
- Density
- 2,058 per km²
Mamoudzou
City in Mayotte
- Population
- 94,603 inhab.
- 46th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 2,246 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
| Criterion | Le Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mamoudzou2.8 times as high | 34,212 | 94,603 | More populous: Mamoudzou2.8 times as high |
| Change over 5 years | +1.3% | — | |
| Change over 10 years | −5.3% | — | |
| Density per km²Denser: Mamoudzou+9% | 2,058 | 2,246 | Denser: Mamoudzou+9% |
| Under 15 | 22.5% | — | |
| 65 and over | 14.1% | — | |
| People per household | 2.59 | — |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Le Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,925 | not covered | |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,918 | not covered | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities included | 15.3 | — | |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities included | 14.3 | — | |
| Homeowner households | 33.6% | — | |
| Share of houses | 48.8% | — | |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | 60.0% | — | |
| Second homes | 0.8% | — | |
| Vacant homes | 4.2% | — | |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Le Port+37 pts | 48.94% | 12.42% | Higher rate: Le Port+37 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 Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,710 | not covered | |
| Poverty rate | 44.0% | not covered | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Mamoudzou+21% | €14,546 | €17,625 | Higher: Mamoudzou+21% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Mamoudzou+1.0 pt | 15% | 16% | More taxpaying households: Mamoudzou+1.0 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64) | 65.1% | — | |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 37.3% | — |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Le Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Olivier Hoarau | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous left | Les Républicains | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Le Port+74 pts | 93% | 19% | Better covered: Le Port+74 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Le Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+10% | 75.7259 in total | 83.0785 in total | More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+10% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou2.4 times as high | 18.463 in total | 45.0426 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou2.4 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port3.1 times as high | 61.1209 in total | 19.9188 in total | More per capita: Le Port3.1 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port2.7 times as high | 19.667 in total | 7.268 in total | More per capita: Le Port2.7 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port3.3 times as high | 1.86 in total | 0.55 in total | More per capita: Le Port3.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+1.0 | 0.00 in total | 1.09 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+1.0 |
| 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 Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibility | 5.9 | — | |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port9.6 times as high | 15.252 in total | 1.615 in total | More per capita: Le Port9.6 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port72 times as high | 45.9157 in total | 0.66 in total | More per capita: Le Port72 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port26 times as high | 11.138 in total | 0.44 in total | More per capita: Le Port26 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Le Port3.3 times as high | 3.512 in total | 1.110 in total | More per capita: Le Port3.3 times as high |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Le Port+8 | 10 | 2 | More facilities: Le Port+8 |
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 Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mamoudzou+30 | 28 | 58 | More schools: Mamoudzou+30 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mamoudzou+5 | 6 | 11 | More middle schools: Mamoudzou+5 |
| High schoolsTie | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Le Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou6.1 times as high | 2.1 | 12.7 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou6.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+31% | 4.8 | 6.3 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+31% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+66% | 5.0 | 8.4 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+66% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high | 0.9 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+29% | 7.6 | 9.9 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+29% |
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 Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+1.8 °C | 25.6°C | 27.4°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+1.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mamoudzou+9% | 2,567 | 2,787 | Sunnier: Mamoudzou+9% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high | 539 | 1,342 | Wetter: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Mamoudzou+53 days/year | 40 | 93 | More rainy days: Mamoudzou+53 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mamoudzou+114 days/year | 149 | 263 | More hot days: Mamoudzou+114 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 Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Le Port+7 | 11 | 4 | More declarations: Le Port+7 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Le Port+1 | 1 | 0 | More plans: Le Port+1 |
| Radon potential | Low | Significant |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Le Port | Mamoudzou | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high | 16.6 | 42.1 | Larger: Mamoudzou2.5 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mamoudzou+3 m | 10 m | 13 m | Higher: Mamoudzou+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Large urban centre | |
| Department | Réunion (974) | Mayotte (976) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Territoire de la Côte Ouest (TCO) | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | |
| Urban unit | Saint-Paul | Mamoudzou | |
| Functional area | Le Port | Mamoudzou |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Le Port (974) vs Mamoudzou at a glance
| Criterion | Le Port | Mamoudzou |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 34,212 | 94,603 |
| Change over 10 years | −5.3% | — |
| Density per km² | 2,058 | 2,246 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,925 | not covered |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,918 | not covered |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.3 | — |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 48.94% | 12.42% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 16,710 | not covered |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 37.3% | — |
| Premises with fiber | 93% | 19% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 5.9 | — |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 2.1 | 12.7 |
| Average temperature | 25.6°C | 27.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,567 | 2,787 |
| Area km² | 16.6 | 42.1 |
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FAQ
Le Port (974) vs Mamoudzou: your questions
Which is the larger city, Le Port or Mamoudzou?
By population, Mamoudzou: 94,603 inhabitants versus 34,212 for Le Port (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mamoudzou is the 46th largest city in France, Le Port the 246th. By area, Mamoudzou is also the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Le Port from Mamoudzou?
Le Port and Mamoudzou are 1,406 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Which city is sunnier, Le Port or Mamoudzou?
Mamoudzou: 2,787 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,567 in Le Port (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Le Port and Mamoudzou in the same department?
No: Le Port is in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region, and Mamoudzou in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures