Sainte-Marie, Martinique
| Sainte-Marie | |
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A view of Sainte-Marie from the islet | |
 Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique | |
| Coordinates: 14°44′N 61°01′W / 14.73°N 61.02°WCoordinates: 14°44′N 61°01′W / 14.73°N 61.02°W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | Martinique |
| Arrondissement | La Trinité |
| Canton | Sainte-Marie 1st Canton Nord and Sainte-Marie 2nd Canton Sud |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Nestor Bruno Azérot |
| Area1 | 44.55 km2 (17.20 sq mi) |
| Population (2007)2 | 19,409 |
| • Density | 440/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 97228 / 97230 |
| Elevation | 0–574 m (0–1,883 ft) |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Sainte-Marie is a town and the fifth-largest commune in the French overseas department of Martinique. It is located on the northeast (Atlantic Ocean) side of the island of Martinique.
See also
References
External links
- Official website (in French)
- Mérimée database - Cultural heritage (French)
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Black sand beach at Sainte-Marie
