2026 comparison
Les Abymes vs Petit-Bourg: 2026 comparison
Les Abymes has more inhabitants than Petit-Bourg: 51,441 versus 24,919, or 2.1 times as many. Petit-Bourg covers a larger area (130 km² versus 81.3 km²), but Les Abymes is more densely populated: 633 inhabitants per km² versus 192.
The median apartment price is higher in Petit-Bourg: €3,163 per m² versus €1,711.
The two cities are 20 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department and the same urban unit (Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes).
Les Abymes
City in Guadeloupe
- Population
- 51,441 inhab.
- 132nd in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 81.3 km²
- Density
- 633 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
Les AbymesPetit-Bourg
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Les Abymes2.1 times as high | 51,441 | 24,919 | More populous: Les Abymes2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Petit-Bourg+4.4 pts | −3.8% | +0.6% | Stronger growth: Petit-Bourg+4.4 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Petit-Bourg+15 pts | −11.9% | +2.6% | Stronger growth: Petit-Bourg+15 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Abymes3.3 times as high | 633 | 192 | Denser: Les Abymes3.3 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Petit-Bourg+0.2 pt | 18.1% | 18.4% | More young people: Petit-Bourg+0.2 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Les Abymes+1.4 pt | 20.0% | 18.6% | More seniors: Les Abymes+1.4 pt |
| People per householdLarger households: Petit-Bourg+0.19 | 2.05 | 2.24 | Larger households: Petit-Bourg+0.19 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Petit-Bourg+85% | 1,711 | 3,163 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+85% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Petit-Bourg+81% | 1,754 | 3,170 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+81% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Petit-Bourg+12% | 15.0 | 16.9 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+12% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Petit-Bourg+30% | 13.1 | 17.1 | More expensive: Petit-Bourg+30% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Petit-Bourg+16 pts | 45.5% | 61.2% | More homeowners: Petit-Bourg+16 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Petit-Bourg+20 pts | 56.1% | 76.0% | More houses: Petit-Bourg+20 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Les Abymes+23 pts | 43.6% | 20.7% | More social housing: Les Abymes+23 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Petit-Bourg+3.9 pts | 2.7% | 6.7% | More second homes: Petit-Bourg+3.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Abymes+11 pts | 19.4% | 8.6% | More vacant homes: Les Abymes+11 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Les Abymes+0.9 pt | 54.86% | 54.00% | Higher rate: Les Abymes+0.9 pt |
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 | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Petit-Bourg+78% | €17,027 | €30,289 | Higher: Petit-Bourg+78% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Petit-Bourg+13 pts | 22% | 35% | More taxpaying households: Petit-Bourg+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Petit-Bourg+4.4 pts | 68.3% | 72.7% | Higher: Petit-Bourg+4.4 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Les Abymes+8.2 pts | 25.3% | 17.1% | Higher: Les Abymes+8.2 pts |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | — | David Nebor | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | — | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Petit-Bourg+12 pts | 87% | 99% | Better covered: Petit-Bourg+12 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Abymes+55% | 89.6461 in total | 57.8144 in total | More shops per capita: Les Abymes+55% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+31% | 42.2217 in total | 32.180 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+31% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+49% | 64.0329 in total | 42.9107 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+49% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+31% | 15.781 in total | 12.030 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+31% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+38% | 1.26 in total | 1.64 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+38% |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Petit-Bourg+0.4 | 0.00 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Petit-Bourg+0.4 |
| 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 | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Les Abymes+44% | 4.0 | 2.8 | Better access: Les Abymes+44% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+90% | 10.755 in total | 5.614 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+90% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes3.9 times as high | 9.348 in total | 2.46 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes3.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes6.6 times as high | 8.041 in total | 1.23 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes6.6 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+18% | 4.322 in total | 3.69 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+18% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Les Abymes+13 | 14 | 1 | More facilities: Les Abymes+13 |
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 | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Les Abymes+25 | 38 | 13 | More schools: Les Abymes+25 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Les Abymes+6 | 8 | 2 | More middle schools: Les Abymes+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Les Abymes+10 | 12 | 2 | More high schools: Les Abymes+10 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Les Abymes+8 | 8 | 0 | More facilities: Les Abymes+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Abymes2.0 times as high | 6.9 | 3.4 | Higher rate: Les Abymes2.0 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes2.0 times as high | 9.8 | 4.9 | Higher rate: Les Abymes2.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes2.5 times as high | 9.6 | 3.8 | Higher rate: Les Abymes2.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes3.5 times as high | 3.7 | 1.1 | Higher rate: Les Abymes3.5 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+76% | 11.6 | 6.6 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+76% |
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)
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 15 | 15 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Les Abymes+1 | 2 | 1 | More plans: Les Abymes+1 |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Petit-Bourg+60% | 81.3 | 130 | Larger: Petit-Bourg+60% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Abymes+24 m | 25 m | 1 m | Higher: Les Abymes+24 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Small town | |
| DepartmentSame | Guadeloupe (971) | Guadeloupe (971) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | Communauté d'agglomération du Nord Basse-Terre | |
| Urban unitSame | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes | Same |
| Functional areaSame | Les Abymes | Les Abymes | Same |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Les Abymes vs Petit-Bourg at a glance
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Petit-Bourg |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 51,441 | 24,919 |
| Change over 10 years | −11.9% | +2.6% |
| Density per km² | 633 | 192 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,711 | 3,163 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,754 | 3,170 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.0 | 16.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.86% | 54.00% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Premises with fiber | 87% | 99% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 3.4 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 26.7°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 81.3 | 130 |
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FAQ
Les Abymes vs Petit-Bourg: your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Abymes or Petit-Bourg?
By population, Les Abymes: 51,441 inhabitants versus 24,919 for Petit-Bourg (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Les Abymes is the 132nd largest city in France, Petit-Bourg the 371st. By area, Petit-Bourg is the larger (130 km²).
How far is Les Abymes from Petit-Bourg?
Les Abymes and Petit-Bourg are 20 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Guadeloupe).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Les Abymes or Petit-Bourg?
To buy an apartment, Petit-Bourg is more expensive: €3,163 per m² (median price), versus €1,711 in Les Abymes (+85%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Les Abymes and Petit-Bourg in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Guadeloupe (971), in the Guadeloupe region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures