Le Robert (French pronunciation: [lə ʁɔbɛʁ]; Antillean Creole: Wobè) is a town and the third-largest commune in the French overseas department of Martinique. It is located in the northeastern (Atlantic) side of the island of Martinique. It contains the Sainte Rose-de-Lima church, Club Nautique Wind Force club, Stade Municipal du Robert and a sportsground. The village of Hyacinthe lies in the commune.
Le Robert | |
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Commune | |
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Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique | |
Location of Le Robert ![]() | |
Coordinates: 14°40′45″N 60°56′25″W | |
Country | France |
Overseas region and department | Martinique |
Arrondissement | La Trinité |
Intercommunality | CA Pays Nord Martinique |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Alfred Monthieux[1] |
Area 1 | 47.30 km2 (18.26 sq mi) |
Population | 21,913 |
• Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Demonym | Robertin(e) |
Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 97222 /97231 |
Elevation | 0–317 m (0–1,040 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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1967 | 13,905 | — |
1974 | 14,505 | +0.61% |
1982 | 15,386 | +0.74% |
1990 | 17,713 | +1.78% |
1999 | 21,240 | +2.04% |
2007 | 24,068 | +1.57% |
2012 | 23,715 | −0.30% |
2017 | 22,719 | −0.85% |
Source: INSEE[3] |
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