Le Robert facts for kids
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Le Robert
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An aerial view of Le Robert
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Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique
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| Country | France | |
| Overseas region and department | Martinique | |
| Arrondissement | La Trinité | |
| Intercommunality | CA Pays Nord Martinique | |
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47.30 km2 (18.26 sq mi) | |
| Population
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21,305 | |
| • Density | 450.42/km2 (1,166.59/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Robertin(e) | |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
97222 /97231
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| 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. | ||
Le Robert (pronounced "luh roh-BEHR") is a town on the island of Martinique. Martinique is a French island located far away in the Caribbean Sea. Le Robert is one of the biggest towns on the island. It is found on the northeastern side of Martinique, which faces the Atlantic Ocean.
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What is Le Robert?
Le Robert is a commune, which is like a town or district in France. It is the third-largest commune in Martinique. Martinique is a special part of France called an overseas department. This means it is part of France, even though it is far from Europe.
Places to See in Le Robert
In Le Robert, you can find several important places. There is the Sainte Rose-de-Lima church, which is a religious building. For sports and fun, there is the Club Nautique Wind Force club, where people can enjoy water activities. The town also has the Stade Municipal du Robert and a sportsground for games and events. The small village of Hyacinthe is also part of the Le Robert commune.
Population of Le Robert
The number of people living in Le Robert has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% 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% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Famous People from Le Robert
Some well-known people have come from Le Robert:
- Édouard de Lépine (1932-2020) was a historian and a politician. He studied history and worked to help his community through government.
- Ronny Turiaf is a professional basketball player. He played in the NBA, which is the top basketball league in the United States, for teams like the Los Angeles Clippers.
