2026 comparison
Mamoudzou vs Saint-Denis (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Denis has more inhabitants than Mamoudzou: 157,142 versus 94,603, or 66% more. Saint-Denis covers a larger area (143 km² versus 42.1 km²), but Mamoudzou is more densely populated: 2,246 inhabitants per km² versus 1,101.
The two cities are 1,417 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
Saint-Denis
City in Réunion
- Population
- 157,142 inhab.
- 20th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 143 km²
- Density
- 1,101 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Denis+66% | 94,603 | 157,142 | More populous: Saint-Denis+66% |
| Change over 5 years | — | +3.4% | |
| Change over 10 years | — | +9.3% | |
| Density per km²Denser: Mamoudzou2.0 times as high | 2,246 | 1,101 | Denser: Mamoudzou2.0 times as high |
| Under 15 | — | 20.6% | |
| 65 and over | — | 14.5% | |
| People per household | — | 2.23 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 2,500 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 3,183 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 15.1 | |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 14.9 | |
| Homeowner households | — | 31.5% | |
| Share of houses | — | 34.0% | |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 38.9% | |
| Second homes | — | 1.8% | |
| Vacant homes | — | 8.8% | |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Denis+27 pts | 12.42% | 38.97% | Higher rate: Saint-Denis+27 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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 20,240 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 35.0% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Denis+42% | €17,625 | €24,973 | Higher: Saint-Denis+42% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+13 pts | 16% | 29% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Denis+13 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64) | — | 69.9% | |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 25.4% |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | Ericka Bareigts | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Denis+78 pts | 19% | 97% | Better covered: Saint-Denis+78 pts |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+27% | 83.0785 in total | 65.21,025 in total | More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+27% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou2.1 times as high | 45.0426 in total | 21.3334 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou2.1 times as high |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high | 19.9188 in total | 47.3744 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.4 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high | 7.268 in total | 18.7294 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high | 0.55 in total | 1.422 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.6 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+25% | 1.09 in total | 0.812 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+25% |
| 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 | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibility | — | 4.8 | |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis6.3 times as high | 1.615 in total | 10.0157 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis6.3 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis22 times as high | 0.66 in total | 13.9219 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis22 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis16 times as high | 0.44 in total | 6.8107 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis16 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high | 1.110 in total | 2.945 in total | More per capita: Saint-Denis2.7 times as high |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+8 | 2 | 10 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+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 | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Denis+27 | 58 | 85 | More schools: Saint-Denis+27 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Denis+9 | 11 | 20 | More middle schools: Saint-Denis+9 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Denis+9 | 5 | 14 | More high schools: Saint-Denis+9 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Saint-Denis+22 | 4 | 26 | More facilities: Saint-Denis+22 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou6.1 times as high | 12.7 | 2.1 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou6.1 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+36% | 6.3 | 4.7 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+36% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+86% | 8.4 | 4.5 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+86% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.3 times as high | 2.3 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou2.3 times as high |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+36% | 9.9 | 7.2 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+36% |
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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+2.9 °C | 27.4°C | 24.5°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+2.9 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mamoudzou+9% | 2,787 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Mamoudzou+9% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Saint-Denis+14% | 1,342 | 1,530 | Wetter: Saint-Denis+14% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Saint-Denis+24 days/year | 93 | 117 | More rainy days: Saint-Denis+24 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mamoudzou+188 days/year | 263 | 75 | More hot days: Mamoudzou+188 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 | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Denis+17 | 4 | 21 | More declarations: Saint-Denis+17 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Denis+1 | 0 | 1 | More plans: Saint-Denis+1 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Denis3.4 times as high | 42.1 | 143 | Larger: Saint-Denis3.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Saint-Denis+3 m | 13 m | 15 m | Higher: Saint-Denis+3 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE)Same | Large urban centre | Large urban centre | Same |
| Department | Mayotte (976) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | Communauté d'agglomération Intercommunale du Nord de la Réunion (CINOR) | |
| Urban unit | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis | |
| Functional area | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mamoudzou vs Saint-Denis (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Denis |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,603 | 157,142 |
| Change over 10 years | — | +9.3% |
| Density per km² | 2,246 | 1,101 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 2,500 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 3,183 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | — | 15.1 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 12.42% | 38.97% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 20,240 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 25.4% |
| Premises with fiber | 19% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | — | 4.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.7 | 2.1 |
| Average temperature | 27.4°C | 24.5°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,787 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 42.1 | 143 |
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FAQ
Mamoudzou vs Saint-Denis (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Mamoudzou or Saint-Denis?
By population, Saint-Denis: 157,142 inhabitants versus 94,603 for Mamoudzou (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Denis is the 20th largest city in France, Mamoudzou the 46th. By area, Saint-Denis is also the larger (143 km²).
How far is Mamoudzou from Saint-Denis?
Mamoudzou and Saint-Denis are 1,417 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Which city is sunnier, Mamoudzou or Saint-Denis?
Mamoudzou: 2,787 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,567 in Saint-Denis (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Mamoudzou and Saint-Denis in the same department?
No: Mamoudzou is in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region, and Saint-Denis in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures