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Le Robert
An aerial view of Le Robert
An aerial view of Le Robert
Coat of arms of Le Robert
Coat of arms
Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique
Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique
Country France
Overseas region and department Martinique
Arrondissement La Trinité
Intercommunality CA Pays Nord Martinique
Area
1
47.30 km2 (18.26 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
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
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.

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:

Historical population
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:

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