2026 comparison
Mamoudzou vs Saint-Paul (974): 2026 comparison
Saint-Paul has more inhabitants than Mamoudzou: 109,405 versus 94,603, or 16% more. Saint-Paul covers a larger area (241 km² versus 42.1 km²), but Mamoudzou is more densely populated: 2,246 inhabitants per km² versus 453.
The two cities are 1,415 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-Paul
City in Réunion
- Population
- 109,405 inhab.
- 39th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 241 km²
- Density
- 453 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Saint-Paul+16% | 94,603 | 109,405 | More populous: Saint-Paul+16% |
| Change over 5 years | — | +4.4% | |
| Change over 10 years | — | +3.6% | |
| Density per km²Denser: Mamoudzou5.0 times as high | 2,246 | 453 | Denser: Mamoudzou5.0 times as high |
| Under 15 | — | 19.6% | |
| 65 and over | — | 14.7% | |
| People per household | — | 2.51 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 4,809 | |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 3,891 | |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 18.9 | |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities included | — | 15.6 | |
| Homeowner households | — | 61.0% | |
| Share of houses | — | 71.8% | |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residences | — | 18.3% | |
| Second homes | — | 7.3% | |
| Vacant homes | — | 9.4% | |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Saint-Paul+31 pts | 12.42% | 43.28% | Higher rate: Saint-Paul+31 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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 21,220 | |
| Poverty rate | not covered | 30.4% | |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Saint-Paul+47% | €17,625 | €25,928 | Higher: Saint-Paul+47% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Saint-Paul+12 pts | 16% | 28% | More taxpaying households: Saint-Paul+12 pts |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64) | — | 70.2% | |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 23.9% |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Ambdilwahedou Soumaila | Emmanuel Séraphin | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | Les Républicains | union of the left | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Saint-Paul+76 pts | 19% | 95% | Better covered: Saint-Paul+76 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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+20% | 83.0785 in total | 69.3758 in total | More shops per capita: Mamoudzou+20% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Mamoudzou+80% | 45.0426 in total | 25.0274 in total | More per capita: Mamoudzou+80% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul2.7 times as high | 19.9188 in total | 53.7588 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul2.7 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul3.4 times as high | 7.268 in total | 24.6269 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul3.4 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul2.1 times as high | 0.55 in total | 1.112 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul2.1 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul3.6 times as high | 1.09 in total | 3.437 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul3.6 times as high |
| 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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibility | — | 6.8 | |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul8.1 times as high | 1.615 in total | 12.8140 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul8.1 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul26 times as high | 0.66 in total | 16.6182 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul26 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul23 times as high | 0.44 in total | 9.7106 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul23 times as high |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Saint-Paul2.6 times as high | 1.110 in total | 2.730 in total | More per capita: Saint-Paul2.6 times as high |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Saint-Paul+4 | 2 | 6 | More facilities: Saint-Paul+4 |
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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Saint-Paul+11 | 58 | 69 | More schools: Saint-Paul+11 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Saint-Paul+4 | 11 | 15 | More middle schools: Saint-Paul+4 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Saint-Paul+4 | 5 | 9 | More high schools: Saint-Paul+4 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Mamoudzou+3 | 4 | 1 | More facilities: Mamoudzou+3 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Mamoudzou7.8 times as high | 12.7 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou7.8 times as high |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Saint-Paul+5% | 6.3 | 6.7 | Higher rate: Saint-Paul+5% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+92% | 8.4 | 4.4 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+92% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+27% | 2.3 | 1.8 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+27% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Mamoudzou+52% | 9.9 | 6.5 | Higher rate: Mamoudzou+52% |
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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Mamoudzou+3.0 °C | 27.4°C | 24.4°C | Warmer: Mamoudzou+3.0 °C |
| Sunshine h/yearSunnier: Mamoudzou+9% | 2,787 | 2,567 | Sunnier: Mamoudzou+9% |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Mamoudzou2.2 times as high | 1,342 | 598 | Wetter: Mamoudzou2.2 times as high |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Mamoudzou+45 days/year | 93 | 48 | More rainy days: Mamoudzou+45 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearTie | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Mamoudzou+114 days/year | 263 | 149 | More hot days: Mamoudzou+114 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-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Saint-Paul+20 | 4 | 24 | More declarations: Saint-Paul+20 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Saint-Paul+2 | 0 | 2 | More plans: Saint-Paul+2 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Saint-Paul5.7 times as high | 42.1 | 241 | Larger: Saint-Paul5.7 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Mamoudzou+8 m | 13 m | 5 m | Higher: Mamoudzou+8 m |
| Coastal communeSame | Yes (sea) | Yes (sea) | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Mayotte (976) | Réunion (974) | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté d'agglomération de Dembeni / Mamoudzou | Communauté d'agglomération Territoire de la Côte Ouest (TCO) | |
| Urban unit | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul | |
| Functional area | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Mamoudzou vs Saint-Paul (974) at a glance
| Criterion | Mamoudzou | Saint-Paul |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 94,603 | 109,405 |
| Change over 10 years | — | +3.6% |
| Density per km² | 2,246 | 453 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | not covered | 4,809 |
| Median house price €/m² | not covered | 3,891 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | — | 18.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 12.42% | 43.28% |
| Median standard of living €/year | not covered | 21,220 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | — | 23.9% |
| Premises with fiber | 19% | 95% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | — | 6.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 12.7 | 1.6 |
| Average temperature | 27.4°C | 24.4°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 2,787 | 2,567 |
| Area km² | 42.1 | 241 |
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FAQ
Mamoudzou vs Saint-Paul (974): your questions
Which is the larger city, Mamoudzou or Saint-Paul?
By population, Saint-Paul: 109,405 inhabitants versus 94,603 for Mamoudzou (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Saint-Paul is the 39th largest city in France, Mamoudzou the 46th. By area, Saint-Paul is also the larger (241 km²).
How far is Mamoudzou from Saint-Paul?
Mamoudzou and Saint-Paul are 1,415 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Which city is sunnier, Mamoudzou or Saint-Paul?
Mamoudzou: 2,787 hours of sunshine a year on average, versus 2,567 in Saint-Paul (climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each town).
Are Mamoudzou and Saint-Paul in the same department?
No: Mamoudzou is in Mayotte (976), in the Mayotte region, and Saint-Paul in Réunion (974), in the Réunion region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures