Fort de France (Fort-de-France), Martinique
Fort de France: Located on the western coast of Martinique, this Caribbean capital is the island's primary port and largest city.
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Quick Facts about Fort-de-France
| Population | 80,041 |
| Country | France |
| State | Martinique (Martinique) |
| County | Martinique |
| Different from | Fort Frances |
| Postal code | 97234, 97203 |
| Area | 44.21 km2 |
| Official name | Fort-de-France |
| Latitude & Longitude | 14.6037,-61.0742 |
| Male population | 35444 |
| Female population | 44597 |
| Altitude | 3,510 feet / 1070, 0 meters |
| Capital city | Fort-de-France is capital of Q88523598, canton of Fort-de-France-1, canton of Fort-de-France-9, canton of Fort-de-France-10, canton of Fort-de-France-4, canton of Fort-de-France-7, arrondissement of Fort-de-France, canton of Fort-de-France-8, canton of Fort-de-France-3, canton of Fort-de-France-5, canton of Fort-de-France-6, canton of Fort-de-France-2, Martinique |
| Time Zone | America/Martinique |
| Local time | 15:57:09 (22nd April 2026) |
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Geography
Fort-de-France is located at 14°36'13"N 61°4'27"W (14.6036500, -61.0741800).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | 13,130 | - | census |
| 1867 | 16,721 | 21.48% | census |
| 1894 | 17,274 | 3.2% | census |
| 1901 | 24,692 | 30.04% | census |
| 1936 | 52,051 | 52.56% | census |
| 1954 | 60,648 | 14.18% | census |
| 1961 | 84,811 | 28.49% | census |
| 1967 | 96,943 | 12.51% | census |
| 1974 | 98,807 | 1.89% | census |
| 1982 | 99,844 | 1.04% | census |
| 1990 | 100,080 | 0.24% | census |
| 1999 | 94,049 | -6.41% | census |
| 2006 | 90,347 | -4.1% | census |
| 2011 | 86,753 | -4.14% | census |
| 2013 | 84,174 | -3.06% | census |
| 2015 | 82,502 | -2.03% | census |
| 2017 | 80,041 | -3.07% | census |
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