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.
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[3] | ||
Notable people
- Édouard de Lépine (1932- 2020), historian and politician
- Ronny Turiaf, NBA basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
External links
- Base Mérimée: Search for heritage in the commune, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
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