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Lamentin
Commune in Guadeloupe, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the municipality in Martinique, see Le Lamentin.
Lamentin (French pronunciation: [lamɑ̃tɛ̃]; Guadeloupean Creole: Manten or Lamanten) is a commune in the French overseas department and region of Guadeloupe. It is part of the agglomeration of Pointe-à-Pitre, in the north part of Basse-Terre. Three islets are included in the commune: Christopher, Fajou, Caret.
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Coordinates: 16°16′N 61°38′W | |
Country | France |
Overseas region and department | Guadeloupe |
Arrondissement | Basse-Terre |
Canton | Lamentin |
Intercommunality | CA Nord Basse-Terre |
Government | |
• Mayor (2022–2026) | Jocelyn Sapotille[1] |
Area 1 | 65.60 km2 (25.33 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 18,527 |
• Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 97115 /97129 |
Elevation | 0–0 m (0–0 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
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