2026 comparison
Mamoudzou vs Roubaix: 2026 comparison
Roubaix has more inhabitants than Mamoudzou: 98,701 versus 94,603, or 4.3% more. Mamoudzou covers a larger area (42.1 km² versus 13.2 km²), but Roubaix is more densely populated: 7,460 inhabitants per km² versus 2,246.
The two cities are 8,148 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
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Roubaix
City in Nord
- Population
- 98,701 inhab.
- 44th in France · 3rd in its department
- Area
- 13.2 km²
- Density
- 7,460 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Roubaix+4% | 94,603 | 98,701 | More populous: Roubaix+4% |
| Change over 5 years | — | +0.2% | |
| Change over 10 years | — | +2.5% | |
| Density per km²Denser: Roubaix3.3 times as high | 2,246 | 7,460 | Denser: Roubaix3.3 times as high |
| Under 15 | — | 24.1% | |
| 65 and over | — | 12.2% | |
| People per household | — | 2.47 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 2,106 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 1,412 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 13.3 | |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 9.5 | |
| Homeowner households | — | 33.5% | |
| Share of houses | — | 41.5% | |
| Second homes | — | 0.7% | |
| Vacant homes | — | 9.5% | |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Roubaix+40 pts | 12.42% | 51.97% | Higher rate: Roubaix+40 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 16,080 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 47.4% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Roubaix+0.9% | €17,625 | €17,788 | Higher: Roubaix+0.9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Roubaix+7.5 pts | 16% | 23% | More taxpaying households: Roubaix+7.5 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64) | — | 61.5% | |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 25.2% |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | David Guiraud | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | La France insoumise | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Roubaix+75 pts | 19% | 94% | Better covered: Roubaix+75 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+31% | 83.0785 in total | 63.4626 in total | More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+31% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+74% | 45.0426 in total | 25.8255 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+74% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix2.2 times as high | 19.9188 in total | 44.1435 in total | More per capita: Roubaix2.2 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix+85% | 7.268 in total | 13.3131 in total | More per capita: Roubaix+85% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix2.5 times as high | 0.55 in total | 1.313 in total | More per capita: Roubaix2.5 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou2.3 times as high | 1.09 in total | 0.44 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou2.3 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Roubaix+1 | 0 | 1 | More stations: Roubaix+1 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibility | — | 5.2 | |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix6.8 times as high | 1.615 in total | 10.8107 in total | More per capita: Roubaix6.8 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix13 times as high | 0.66 in total | 8.180 in total | More per capita: Roubaix13 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix13 times as high | 0.44 in total | 5.453 in total | More per capita: Roubaix13 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Roubaix2.8 times as high | 1.110 in total | 2.929 in total | More per capita: Roubaix2.8 times as high |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Roubaix+11 | 2 | 13 | More facilities: Roubaix+11 |
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 | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Roubaix+1 | 58 | 59 | More schools: Roubaix+1 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Roubaix+6 | 11 | 17 | More middle schools: Roubaix+6 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Roubaix+8 | 5 | 13 | More high schools: Roubaix+8 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Roubaix+10 | 4 | 14 | More facilities: Roubaix+10 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou+53% | 12.7 | 8.3 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+53% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roubaix+83% | 6.3 | 11.6 | Higher rate: Roubaix+83% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+24% | 8.4 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+24% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roubaix+61% | 2.3 | 3.7 | Higher rate: Roubaix+61% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Roubaix+40% | 9.9 | 13.8 | Higher rate: Roubaix+40% |
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 | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+16.1 °C | 27.4°C | 11.3°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+16.1 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mamoudzou+71% | 2,787 | 1,627 | Sunnier: Mamoudzou+71% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mamoudzou+81% | 1,342 | 740 | Wetter: Mamoudzou+81% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Roubaix+33 days/year | 93 | 126 | More rainy days: Roubaix+33 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Roubaix+37 days/year | 0 | 37 | More frost days: Roubaix+37 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mamoudzou+256 days/year | 263 | 7 | More hot days: Mamoudzou+256 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 | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Roubaix+12 | 4 | 16 | More declarations: Roubaix+12 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Mamoudzou3.2 times as high | 42.1 | 13.2 | Larger: Mamoudzou3.2 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Roubaix+17 m | 13 m | 30 m | Higher: Roubaix+17 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Mayotte (976) | Nord (59) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | Métropole Européenne de Lille | |
| Urban unit | Mamoudzou | Lille (partie française) | |
| Functional area | Mamoudzou | Lille (partie française) |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mamoudzou vs Roubaix at a glance
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Roubaix |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,603 | 98,701 |
| Change over 10 years | — | +2.5% |
| Density per km² | 2,246 | 7,460 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 2,106 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 1,412 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | — | 13.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 12.42% | 51.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 16,080 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 25.2% |
| Premises with fiber | 19% | 94% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | — | 5.2 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.7 | 8.3 |
| Average temperature | 27.4°C | 11.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,787 | 1,627 |
| Area km² | 42.1 | 13.2 |
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FAQ
Mamoudzou vs Roubaix: your questions
Which is the larger city, Mamoudzou or Roubaix?
By population, Roubaix: 98,701 inhabitants versus 94,603 for Mamoudzou (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Roubaix is the 44th largest city in France, Mamoudzou the 46th. By area, Mamoudzou is the larger (42.1 km²).
How far is Mamoudzou from Roubaix?
Mamoudzou and Roubaix are 8,148 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Which city is sunnier, Mamoudzou or Roubaix?
Mamoudzou: 2,787 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 1,627 in Roubaix (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Mamoudzou and Roubaix in the same department?
No: Mamoudzou is in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region, and Roubaix in Nord (59), in the Hauts-de-France region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures