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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Coordinates: 14°40′45″N 60°56′25″W / 14.6792°N 60.9403°WCoordinates: 14°40′45″N 60°56′25″W / 14.6792°N 60.9403°W | ||
Country | France | |
Overseas region and department | Martinique | |
Arrondissement | La Trinité | |
Canton | Le Robert 1st Canton Sud and Le Robert 2nd Canton Nord | |
Government | ||
• Mayor (2008–2014) | Alfred Monthieux | |
Area1 | 47.30 km2 (18.26 sq mi) | |
Population (2013)2 | 23,491 | |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
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. 2Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Le Robert 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.