2026 comparison
Mamoudzou vs Noisy-le-Grand: 2026 comparison
Mamoudzou has more inhabitants than Noisy-le-Grand: 94,603 versus 73,408, or 29% more. Mamoudzou covers a larger area (42.1 km² versus 13.0 km²), but Noisy-le-Grand is more densely populated: 5,669 inhabitants per km² versus 2,246.
The two cities are 8,029 km apart as the crow flies.
Mamoudzou
City in Mayotte
- Population
- 94,603 inhab.
- 46th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.1 km²
- Density
- 2,246 per km²
Noisy-le-Grand
City in Seine-Saint-Denis
FSeine-Saint-Denis93Île-de-France
- Population
- 73,408 inhab.
- 73rd in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 13.0 km²
- Density
- 5,669 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Mamoudzou+29% | 94,603 | 73,408 | More populous: Mamoudzou+29% |
| Change over 5 years | — | +7.1% | |
| Change over 10 years | — | +16.1% | |
| Density per km²Denser: Noisy-le-Grand2.5 times as high | 2,246 | 5,669 | Denser: Noisy-le-Grand2.5 times as high |
| Under 15 | — | 20.1% | |
| 65 and over | — | 14.2% | |
| People per household | — | 2.35 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 4,446 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 4,681 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 19.9 | |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 15.7 | |
| Homeowner households | — | 49.9% | |
| Share of houses | — | 23.8% | |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 28.9% | |
| Second homes | — | 1.4% | |
| Vacant homes | — | 5.0% | |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+22 pts | 12.42% | 33.98% | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+22 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 | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 26,370 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 18.7% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+80% | €17,625 | €31,793 | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+80% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+36 pts | 16% | 52% | More taxpaying households: Noisy-le-Grand+36 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64) | — | 77.6% | |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 12.5% |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | Vincent Monnier | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | miscellaneous centre | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Noisy-le-Grand+77 pts | 19% | 95% | Better covered: Noisy-le-Grand+77 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mamoudzou2.2 times as high | 83.0785 in total | 37.7277 in total | More shops per capita: Mamoudzou2.2 times as high |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou3.4 times as high | 45.0426 in total | 13.498 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou3.4 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+40% | 19.9188 in total | 27.8204 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+40% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+38% | 7.268 in total | 9.973 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand+38% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand2.3 times as high | 0.55 in total | 1.29 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+75% | 1.09 in total | 0.54 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+75% |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Noisy-le-Grand+3 | 0 | 3 | More stations: Noisy-le-Grand+3 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibility | — | 3.5 | |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand2.2 times as high | 1.615 in total | 3.526 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand2.2 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand6.4 times as high | 0.66 in total | 4.130 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand6.4 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand13 times as high | 0.44 in total | 5.339 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand13 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand2.2 times as high | 1.110 in total | 2.317 in total | More per capita: Noisy-le-Grand2.2 times as high |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Mamoudzou+1 | 2 | 1 | More facilities: Mamoudzou+1 |
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 | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Mamoudzou+12 | 58 | 46 | More schools: Mamoudzou+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Mamoudzou+2 | 11 | 9 | More middle schools: Mamoudzou+2 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Noisy-le-Grand+1 | 5 | 6 | More high schools: Noisy-le-Grand+1 |
| Higher education institutions and programsTie | 4 | 4 | Tie |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou+88% | 12.7 | 6.8 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+88% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+50% | 6.3 | 9.5 | Higher rate: Noisy-le-Grand+50% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.3 times as high | 8.4 | 3.6 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.3 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+79% | 2.3 | 1.3 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+79% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+33% | 9.9 | 7.4 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+33% |
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 | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+15.1 °C | 27.4°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+15.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mamoudzou+71% | 2,787 | 1,634 | Sunnier: Mamoudzou+71% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mamoudzou+86% | 1,342 | 721 | Wetter: Mamoudzou+86% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Noisy-le-Grand+25 days/year | 93 | 118 | More rainy days: Noisy-le-Grand+25 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Noisy-le-Grand+41 days/year | 0 | 41 | More frost days: Noisy-le-Grand+41 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mamoudzou+245 days/year | 263 | 17 | More hot days: Mamoudzou+245 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 | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Noisy-le-Grand+17 | 4 | 21 | More declarations: Noisy-le-Grand+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Noisy-le-Grand+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Noisy-le-Grand+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mamoudzou3.3 times as high | 42.1 | 13.0 | Larger: Mamoudzou3.3 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Noisy-le-Grand+61 m | 13 m | 74 m | Higher: Noisy-le-Grand+61 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Mayotte (976) | Seine-Saint-Denis (93) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | Métropole du Grand Paris | |
| Urban unit | Mamoudzou | Paris | |
| Functional area | Mamoudzou | Paris |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mamoudzou vs Noisy-le-Grand at a glance
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Noisy-le-Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,603 | 73,408 |
| Change over 10 years | — | +16.1% |
| Density per km² | 2,246 | 5,669 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 4,446 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 4,681 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | — | 19.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 12.42% | 33.98% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 26,370 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 19% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | — | 3.5 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.7 | 6.8 |
| Average temperature | 27.4°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,787 | 1,634 |
| Area km² | 42.1 | 13.0 |
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FAQ
Mamoudzou vs Noisy-le-Grand: your questions
Which is the larger city, Mamoudzou or Noisy-le-Grand?
By population, Mamoudzou: 94,603 inhabitants versus 73,408 for Noisy-le-Grand (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Mamoudzou is the 46th largest city in France, Noisy-le-Grand the 73rd. By area, Mamoudzou is also the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Mamoudzou from Noisy-le-Grand?
Mamoudzou and Noisy-le-Grand are 8,029 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Which city is sunnier, Mamoudzou or Noisy-le-Grand?
Mamoudzou: 2,787 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,634 in Noisy-le-Grand (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Mamoudzou and Noisy-le-Grand in the same department?
No: Mamoudzou is in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region, and Noisy-le-Grand in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), in the Île-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures