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Le Robert

Commune in Martinique, France

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Le Robert (French pronunciation: [ 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.

01History

The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1933.

The Hôtel de Ville
The Hôtel de Ville

02Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
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%
2023 21,553−0.87%
Source: INSEE

03Notable people

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