2026 comparison
Les Abymes vs Sainte-Anne (971): 2026 comparison
Les Abymes has more inhabitants than Sainte-Anne: 51,441 versus 24,204, or 2.1 times as many. Les Abymes is both larger (81.3 km² versus 80.3 km²) and more densely populated (633 inhabitants per km² versus 301).
The median apartment price is higher in Sainte-Anne: €3,491 per m² versus €1,711.
The two cities are 12 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
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
Les AbymesSainte-Anne
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Les Abymes2.1 times as high | 51,441 | 24,204 | More populous: Les Abymes2.1 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Sainte-Anne+4.7 pts | −3.8% | +0.9% | Stronger growth: Sainte-Anne+4.7 pts |
| Change over 10 yearsSmaller decline: Sainte-Anne+9.2 pts | −11.9% | −2.8% | Smaller decline: Sainte-Anne+9.2 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: Les Abymes2.1 times as high | 633 | 301 | Denser: Les Abymes2.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Les Abymes+3.2 pts | 18.1% | 15.0% | More young people: Les Abymes+3.2 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Sainte-Anne+2.6 pts | 20.0% | 22.6% | More seniors: Sainte-Anne+2.6 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Sainte-Anne+0.02 | 2.05 | 2.07 | Larger households: Sainte-Anne+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Sainte-Anne2.0 times as high | 1,711 | 3,491 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne2.0 times as high |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Sainte-Anne+92% | 1,754 | 3,370 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+92% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sainte-Anne+15% | 15.0 | 17.3 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+15% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Sainte-Anne+17% | 13.1 | 15.3 | More expensive: Sainte-Anne+17% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Sainte-Anne+22 pts | 45.5% | 67.1% | More homeowners: Sainte-Anne+22 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Sainte-Anne+33 pts | 56.1% | 89.1% | More houses: Sainte-Anne+33 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Les Abymes+29 pts | 43.6% | 15.0% | More social housing: Les Abymes+29 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Sainte-Anne+21 pts | 2.7% | 24.0% | More second homes: Sainte-Anne+21 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Les Abymes+9.5 pts | 19.4% | 9.9% | More vacant homes: Les Abymes+9.5 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+4.1 pts | 54.86% | 58.93% | Higher rate: Sainte-Anne+4.1 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 | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Sainte-Anne+22% | €17,027 | €20,825 | Higher: Sainte-Anne+22% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Sainte-Anne+3.6 pts | 22% | 25% | More taxpaying households: Sainte-Anne+3.6 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Sainte-Anne+3.0 pts | 68.3% | 71.3% | Higher: Sainte-Anne+3.0 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Sainte-Anne+0.7 pt | 25.3% | 26.0% | Higher: Sainte-Anne+0.7 pt |
Sources: DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | — | Francs Baptiste | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | — | miscellaneous left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Les Abymes+87 pts | 87% | 0% | Better covered: Les Abymes+87 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Les Abymes+33% | 89.6461 in total | 67.3163 in total | More shops per capita: Les Abymes+33% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+13% | 42.2217 in total | 37.290 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+13% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+8% | 64.0329 in total | 69.0167 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+8% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+9% | 15.781 in total | 14.535 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+9% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes2.8 times as high | 1.26 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes2.8 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Sainte-Anne+2.5 | 0.00 in total | 2.56 in total | More per capita: Sainte-Anne+2.5 |
| 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Les Abymes+7% | 4.0 | 3.8 | Better access: Les Abymes+7% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+73% | 10.755 in total | 6.215 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+73% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes5.6 times as high | 9.348 in total | 1.74 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes5.6 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+61% | 8.041 in total | 5.012 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+61% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Les Abymes+48% | 4.322 in total | 2.97 in total | More per capita: Les Abymes+48% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Les Abymes+12 | 14 | 2 | More facilities: Les Abymes+12 |
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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Les Abymes+24 | 38 | 14 | More schools: Les Abymes+24 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Les Abymes+5 | 8 | 3 | More middle schools: Les Abymes+5 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Les Abymes+11 | 12 | 1 | More high schools: Les Abymes+11 |
| 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 | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Les Abymes2.3 times as high | 6.9 | 3.0 | Higher rate: Les Abymes2.3 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+20% | 9.8 | 8.2 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+20% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes2.4 times as high | 9.6 | 4.0 | Higher rate: Les Abymes2.4 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+60% | 3.7 | 2.3 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+60% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Les Abymes+51% | 11.6 | 7.7 | Higher rate: Les Abymes+51% |
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 | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Les Abymes+0.1 °C | 26.7°C | 26.6°C | Warmer: Les Abymes+0.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearTie | 2,448 | 2,448 | Tie |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Les Abymes+14% | 1,558 | 1,363 | Wetter: Les Abymes+14% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Les Abymes+10 days/year | 176 | 166 | More rainy days: Les Abymes+10 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 | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Les Abymes+5 | 15 | 10 | More declarations: Les Abymes+5 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 2 | 2 | Tie |
| Radon potentialSame | Low | Low | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Les Abymes+1% | 81.3 | 80.3 | Larger: Les Abymes+1% |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Les Abymes+21 m | 25 m | 4 m | Higher: Les Abymes+21 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Intermediate urban centre | Urban belt | |
| DepartmentSame | Guadeloupe (971) | Guadeloupe (971) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération Cap Excellence | Communauté d'agglomération La Riviera du Levant | |
| 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 Sainte-Anne (971) at a glance
| Criterion | Les Abymes | Sainte-Anne |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 51,441 | 24,204 |
| Change over 10 years | −11.9% | −2.8% |
| Density per km² | 633 | 301 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 1,711 | 3,491 |
| Median house price €/m² | 1,754 | 3,370 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 15.0 | 17.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 54.86% | 58.93% |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 25.3% | 26.0% |
| Premises with fiber | 87% | 0% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 6.9 | 3.0 |
| Average temperature | 26.7°C | 26.6°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,448 | 2,448 |
| Area km² | 81.3 | 80.3 |
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FAQ
Les Abymes vs Sainte-Anne (971): your questions
Which is the larger city, Les Abymes or Sainte-Anne?
By population, Les Abymes: 51,441 inhabitants versus 24,204 for Sainte-Anne (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Les Abymes is the 132nd largest city in France, Sainte-Anne the 381st. By area, Les Abymes is also the larger (81.3 km²).
How far is Les Abymes from Sainte-Anne?
Les Abymes and Sainte-Anne are 12 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 Sainte-Anne?
To buy an apartment, Sainte-Anne is more expensive: €3,491 per m² (median price), versus €1,711 in Les Abymes (+104%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Are Les Abymes and Sainte-Anne 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