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Mamoudzou
Capital, prefecture and commune
View of the port of Mamoudzou
View of the port of Mamoudzou
Location of the commune (in red) within Mayotte
Location of the commune (in red) within Mayotte
Country France
Overseas region and department Mayotte
Canton 3 cantons
Area
41.94 km2 (16.19 sq mi)
Population
 (2012)
 57,281
 • Density 1,365.78/km2 (3,537.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+03:00
INSEE/Postal code
97611 /97600
Elevation 0–572 m (0–1,877 ft)

Mamoudzou is the capital of the French department of Mayotte. It is off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Mamoudzou is largest commune (municipality) of Mayotte. It has a population of 45,485.

Mamoudzou is on Grande-Terre (or Mahoré), the main island of Mayotte. The former capital of Mayotte was Dzaoudzi, on the small island of Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi). Mamoudzou was chosen as the capital in 1977.



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  • Mamoudzou City Hall (10030018363)

    Mamoudzou City Hall

  • Marché-Mamoudzou-2

    Place du Marché

  • Mayotte Bac

    Ferry in motion between Dzaoudzi and Mamoudzou

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