The French

France

The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

 overseas department of Mayotte

Mayotte

Mayotte is an overseas department and region of France consisting of a main island, Grande-Terre , a smaller island, Petite-Terre , and several islets around these two. The archipelago is located in the northern Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, namely between northwestern Madagascar and...

 is divided into 17 communes

Communes of France

The commune is the lowest level of administrative division in the French Republic. French communes are roughly equivalent to incorporated municipalities or villages in the United States or Gemeinden in Germany...

.

Most are located on the island of Grande Terre, except for Dzaoudzi

Dzaoudzi

Dzaoudzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Dzaoudzi , made up of the twin towns of Dzaoudzi and Labattoir, is located on the small island of Petite-Terre...

 and Pamandzi

Pamandzi

Pamandzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Pamandzi is located on the small island of Petite-Terre , off the main island of Mayotte....

 which are located on Petite Terre.

By postal code

Postal code

A postal code is a series of letters and/or digits appended to a postal address for the purpose of sorting mail. Once postal codes were introduced, other applications became possible.In February 2005, 117 of the 190 member countries of the Universal Postal Union had postal code systems...

 and INSEE code

INSEE code

The INSEE code is a numerical indexing code used by the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies to identify various entities, including communes, départements...

 

Name	Postal Code	INSEE Code
Koungou Koungou Koungou is the second largest commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean, after the capital Mamoudzou.-Demographics:Demographic evolution of Koungou*1985: 3,479*1991: 6,046*1997: 10,165*2002: 15,383*2007: 19,831...	97600	98510
Mamoudzou Mamoudzou Mamoudzou is the capital of the French overseas region and department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Mamoudzou, known as Momoju in the local Shimaore language, is the most populated commune of Mayotte. It is located on Grande-Terre , the main island of Mayotte...	97600	98511
Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Dzaoudzi , made up of the twin towns of Dzaoudzi and Labattoir, is located on the small island of Petite-Terre...	97615	98508
Pamandzi Pamandzi Pamandzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Pamandzi is located on the small island of Petite-Terre , off the main island of Mayotte....	97615	98515
	Bandrele Bandrélé Bandrele is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean.-Villages:*Dapani*Mtsamoudou...	97620	98503
Bouéni Bouéni Bouéni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. It consists of seven villages: Bouéni, le chef-lieu, Moinatrindri, Hagnoundrou, Majiméoni, Mzouazia, Bambo-Ouest et Mbouanatsa....	97620	98504
Chirongui Chirongui Chirongui is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97620	98506
Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97625	98509
Acoua Acoua Acoua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97630	98501
Mtsamboro Mtsamboro Mtsamboro is a small fishing town and commune in the French overseas department in northwest Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Its total population according to the 2007 census is 6,917. Included in the commune are the Choazil Islands and Chissioua Mtsamboro...	97630	98512
Sada Sada, Mayotte Sada is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean.-Demographics:Demographic evolution of Sada*1985: 4 137*1991: 5 554*1997: 7 434*2007: 8 007...	97640	98516
Bandraboua Bandraboua Bandraboua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97650	98502
M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97650	98513
Dembeni Dembeni Dembeni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean.-Demographics:Demographic evolution of Dembeni*1985: 2 382*1991: 3 675*1997: 5 544*2002: 7 825*2007: 10 141...	97660	98507
Chiconi Chiconi Chiconi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97670	98505
Ouangani Ouangani Ouangani is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97670	98514
Tsingoni Tsingoni Tsingoni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	97680	98517

By area

Area

Area is a quantity that expresses the extent of a two-dimensional surface or shape in the plane. Area can be understood as the amount of material with a given thickness that would be necessary to fashion a model of the shape, or the amount of paint necessary to cover the surface with a single coat...

 

Same communes, classified by decreasing area

Area

Area is a quantity that expresses the extent of a two-dimensional surface or shape in the plane. Area can be understood as the amount of material with a given thickness that would be necessary to fashion a model of the shape, or the amount of paint necessary to cover the surface with a single coat...

 (Mayotte measures 373.24 km² in total). The average

Average

In mathematics, an average, or central tendency of a data set is a measure of the "middle" value of the data set. Average is one form of central tendency. Not all central tendencies should be considered definitions of average....

 or mean

Mean

In statistics, mean has two related meanings:* the arithmetic mean .* the expected value of a random variable, which is also called the population mean....

 size of the communes is 21.95 km², while the median

Median

In probability theory and statistics, a median is described as the numerical value separating the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution, from the lower half. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to...

 size is 20.51 km², slightly higher than the average and median size of the communes of Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France is the part of France located in Europe. It can also be described as mainland France or as the French mainland and the island of Corsica...

 (14.88 and 10.73 km² respectively).

	Name	Area  (km²)
1	Mamoudzou Mamoudzou Mamoudzou is the capital of the French overseas region and department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Mamoudzou, known as Momoju in the local Shimaore language, is the most populated commune of Mayotte. It is located on Grande-Terre , the main island of Mayotte...	41.94
2	Dembéni Dembéni Dembéni is a town located on the island of Grande Comore in the Comoros....	38.80
3	Bandrele Bandrélé Bandrele is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean.-Villages:*Dapani*Mtsamoudou...	36.46
4	Tsingoni Tsingoni Tsingoni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	34.76
5	Bandraboua Bandraboua Bandraboua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	32.37
6	Koungou Koungou Koungou is the second largest commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean, after the capital Mamoudzou.-Demographics:Demographic evolution of Koungou*1985: 3,479*1991: 6,046*1997: 10,165*2002: 15,383*2007: 19,831...	28.41
7	Chirongui Chirongui Chirongui is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	28.31
8	M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	21.84
9	Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	20.51
10	Ouangani Ouangani Ouangani is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	19.05
11	Bouéni Bouéni Bouéni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. It consists of seven villages: Bouéni, le chef-lieu, Moinatrindri, Hagnoundrou, Majiméoni, Mzouazia, Bambo-Ouest et Mbouanatsa....	14.06
12	Mtsamboro Mtsamboro Mtsamboro is a small fishing town and commune in the French overseas department in northwest Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Its total population according to the 2007 census is 6,917. Included in the commune are the Choazil Islands and Chissioua Mtsamboro...	13.71
13	Acoua Acoua Acoua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	12.62
14	Sada Sada Sada as a surname may refer to:*Daniel Sada , Mexican writer*Eugenio Garza Sada , Mexican businessman and philanthropist*Georges Sada , Iraqi author and statesman*Masashi Sada , Japanese folk singer...	11.16
15	Chiconi Chiconi Chiconi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	8.29
16	Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Dzaoudzi , made up of the twin towns of Dzaoudzi and Labattoir, is located on the small island of Petite-Terre...	6.66
17	Pamandzi Pamandzi Pamandzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Pamandzi is located on the small island of Petite-Terre , off the main island of Mayotte....	4.29

By population

Population

A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...

 

Same communes, classified by decreasing population

Population

A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...

 (Mayotte counted 160,506 inhabitants in total in 2002, for an average population density

Population density

Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...

 of 430.0 hab./km², more than four times the national average). The average

Average

In mathematics, an average, or central tendency of a data set is a measure of the "middle" value of the data set. Average is one form of central tendency. Not all central tendencies should be considered definitions of average....

 or mean

Mean

In statistics, mean has two related meanings:* the arithmetic mean .* the expected value of a random variable, which is also called the population mean....

 population of the communes is 9,441 inhabitants, while the median

Median

In probability theory and statistics, a median is described as the numerical value separating the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution, from the lower half. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to...

 population is 6,963 inhabitants, much higher than the average and median population of Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France

Metropolitan France is the part of France located in Europe. It can also be described as mainland France or as the French mainland and the island of Corsica...

 (1,542 and 380 inhabitants respectively). Each commune generally consists of several villages.

	Name	Population  (2002 INSEE)	Area  (km²)	Density  (hab./km²)
1	Mamoudzou Mamoudzou Mamoudzou is the capital of the French overseas region and department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Mamoudzou, known as Momoju in the local Shimaore language, is the most populated commune of Mayotte. It is located on Grande-Terre , the main island of Mayotte...	45,646	41.94	1,088
	Mtsapere Mtsapere Mtsapere is a village in the commune of Mamoudzou on Mayotte....	10,495
	Kaweni Kaweni Kaweni is a village in the commune of Mamoudzou on Mayotte....	9,604
	Mamoudzou Mamoudzou Mamoudzou is the capital of the French overseas region and department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Mamoudzou, known as Momoju in the local Shimaore language, is the most populated commune of Mayotte. It is located on Grande-Terre , the main island of Mayotte...	6,533
	Passamainty Passamainty Passamainty, or Passamaïnti, is a village in the commune of Mamoudzou on Mayotte....	6,008
	Kavani Kavani Kavani is a village in the commune of Mamoudzou on Mayotte....	5,488
	Vahibé Vahibé Vahibé is a village in the commune of Mamoudzou on Mayotte....	3,236
	Tsountsou Tsountsou Tsountsou is the name of a pair of villages in the commune of Mamoudzou on Mayotte.... 1	3,058
	Tsountsou Tsountsou Tsountsou is the name of a pair of villages in the commune of Mamoudzou on Mayotte.... 2	1,053
2	Koungou Koungou Koungou is the second largest commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean, after the capital Mamoudzou.-Demographics:Demographic evolution of Koungou*1985: 3,479*1991: 6,046*1997: 10,165*2002: 15,383*2007: 19,831...	15,383	28.41	541
	Majicavo Koropa Majicavo Koropa Majicavo Koropa is a village in the commune of Koungou on Mayotte....	5,828
	Koungou Koungou Koungou is the second largest commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean, after the capital Mamoudzou.-Demographics:Demographic evolution of Koungou*1985: 3,479*1991: 6,046*1997: 10,165*2002: 15,383*2007: 19,831...	5,467
	Longoni Longoni, Mayotte Longoni is a village in the commune of Koungou on Mayotte....	1,497
	Trévani Trévani Trévani is a village in the commune of Koungou on Mayotte....	1,161
	Majicavo Lamir Majicavo Lamir Majicavo Lamir is a village in the commune of Koungou on Mayotte....	774
	Kangani Kangani, Mayotte Kangani is a village in the commune of Koungou on Mayotte....	656
3	Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Dzaoudzi , made up of the twin towns of Dzaoudzi and Labattoir, is located on the small island of Petite-Terre...	12,311	6.66	1 848
	Labattoir Labattoir Labattoir is a village in the commune of Dzaoudzi on Mayotte....	12,066
	Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi Dzaoudzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Dzaoudzi , made up of the twin towns of Dzaoudzi and Labattoir, is located on the small island of Petite-Terre...	242
4	Tsingoni Tsingoni Tsingoni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	7,856	34.76	226
	Combani	3,559
	Tsingoni Tsingoni Tsingoni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	2,116
	Mirereni Miréréni Miréréni is a village in the commune of Chirongui on Mayotte....	1,722
	Mroualé Mroualé Mroualé is a village in the commune of Tsingoni on the island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean....	382
5	Dembéni Dembéni Dembéni is a town located on the island of Grande Comore in the Comoros....	7,825	38.8	202
	Tsararano Tsararano Tsararano is a village in the commune of Dembéni on Mayotte....	2,181
	Dembéni Dembéni Dembéni is a town located on the island of Grande Comore in the Comoros....	1,943
	Iloni Iloni Iloni is a village in the commune of Dembéni on Mayotte....	1,608
	Ajangoua	1,183
	Ongojou Ongojou Ongojou is a village in the commune of Dembéni on Mayotte. It is known for its rich history of wine making....	910
6	Pamandzi Pamandzi Pamandzi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. The commune of Pamandzi is located on the small island of Petite-Terre , off the main island of Mayotte....	7,510	4.29	1,751
7	Bandraboua Bandraboua Bandraboua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	7,501	32.37	232
	Dzoumogne Dzoumogne Dzoumogne is a village in the commune of Bandraboua on Mayotte....	2,517
	Bandraboua Bandraboua Bandraboua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	1,866
	Handrema Handrema Handrema is a village in the commune of Bandraboua on Mayotte....	1,343
	Bouyouni	978
	Mtsangamboua Mtsangamboua Mtsangamboua is a village in the commune of Bandraboua on Mayotte....	797
8	Mtsamboro Mtsamboro Mtsamboro is a small fishing town and commune in the French overseas department in northwest Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Its total population according to the 2007 census is 6,917. Included in the commune are the Choazil Islands and Chissioua Mtsamboro...	7,068	13.71	516
	Mtsamboro Mtsamboro Mtsamboro is a small fishing town and commune in the French overseas department in northwest Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. Its total population according to the 2007 census is 6,917. Included in the commune are the Choazil Islands and Chissioua Mtsamboro...	3,071
	Mtsahara Mtsahara Mtsahara is a village in the commune of Mtsamboro on Mayotte....	2,370
	Hamjago Hamjago Hamjago is a village in the commune of Mtsamboro on Mayotte....	1,627
9	Sada Sada Sada as a surname may refer to:*Daniel Sada , Mexican writer*Eugenio Garza Sada , Mexican businessman and philanthropist*Georges Sada , Iraqi author and statesman*Masashi Sada , Japanese folk singer...	6,963	11.16	624
	Sada Sada Sada as a surname may refer to:*Daniel Sada , Mexican writer*Eugenio Garza Sada , Mexican businessman and philanthropist*Georges Sada , Iraqi author and statesman*Masashi Sada , Japanese folk singer...	9,176
	Manjagou Manjagou Manjagou is a village in the commune of Sada on Mayotte....	787
10	Chiconi Chiconi Chiconi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	6,167	8.29	744
	Chiconi Chiconi Chiconi is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	5,060
	Sohoa Sohoa Sohoa is a village in the commune of Chiconi on Mayotte....	1,107
11	Chirongui Chirongui Chirongui is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	5,696	28.31	201
	Poroani Poroani Poroani is a village in the commune of Chirongui on Mayotte....	1,780
	Chirongui Chirongui Chirongui is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	1,158
	Tsimkoura Tsimkoura Tsimkoura is a village in the commune of Chirongui on Mayotte....	1,035
	Miréréni Miréréni Miréréni is a village in the commune of Chirongui on Mayotte....	721
	Mramadoudou Mramadoudou Mramadoudou is a village in the commune of Chirongui on Mayotte....	587
	Malamani Malamani Malamani is a village in the commune of Chirongui on Mayotte....	415
12	Ouangani Ouangani Ouangani is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	5,569	19.05	292
	Barakani	2,360
	Ouangani Ouangani Ouangani is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	2,096
	Kahani	953
	Coconi	160
13	Bandrele Bandrélé Bandrele is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean.-Villages:*Dapani*Mtsamoudou...	5,537	36.46	152
	Bandrele Bandrélé Bandrele is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean.-Villages:*Dapani*Mtsamoudou...	2,124
	M'tsamoudou M'tsamoudou M'tsamoudou is a village in the commune of Bandrele on Mayotte. It is located on the south east coast, north east of the village of Dapani. It has a notable beach. The village covers an area of 3646 hectares. The current mayor of Dapani is Moussa Madi....	1,395
	Nyambadao Nyambadao Nyambadao is a village in the commune of Bandrele on Mayotte....	813
	Dapani Dapani Dapani is a village in the commune of Bandrele on Mayotte. It is located in the Saziley National Park area on the south-east of the island. The area is a notable bird habitat and is known for its "botanical trail" through the mangroves....	568
	Bambo Est	353
	Hamouro Hamouro Hamouro is a village in the commune of Bandrele on Mayotte....	284
14	M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	5,382	21.84	246
	M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji M'Tsangamouji is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	4,002
	Chembenyouba	1,072
	Mliha Mliha Mliha is a village in the commune of M'Tsangamouji on Mayotte....	308
15	Bouéni Bouéni Bouéni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. It consists of seven villages: Bouéni, le chef-lieu, Moinatrindri, Hagnoundrou, Majiméoni, Mzouazia, Bambo-Ouest et Mbouanatsa....	5,151	14.06	366
	Bouéni Bouéni Bouéni is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean. It consists of seven villages: Bouéni, le chef-lieu, Moinatrindri, Hagnoundrou, Majiméoni, Mzouazia, Bambo-Ouest et Mbouanatsa....	4,002
	Mzouazia Mzouazia Mzouazia is a village in the commune of Bouéni on Mayotte....	954
	Moinatrindri Moinatrindri Moinatrindri is a village in the commune of Bouéni on Mayotte....	813
	Hagnoundrou Hagnoundrou Hagnoundrou is a village in the commune of Bouéni on Mayotte....	766
	Bambo Ouest	338
	Mbouanatsa Mbouanatsa Mbouanatsa is a village in the commune of Bouéni on Mayotte....	189
16	Acoua Acoua Acoua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	4,605	12.62	365
	Acoua Acoua Acoua is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	3,285
	Mtsangadoua Mtsangadoua Mtsangadoua is a village in the commune of Acoua on Mayotte....	1,320
17	Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	4,336	20.51	211
	Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli Kani-Kéli is a commune in the French overseas department of Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean....	1,708
	Kanibé Kanibé Kanibé, or Kani Bé, is a village in the commune of Kani-Kéli on Mayotte....	693
	Choungui Choungui Choungui is a village in the commune of Kani-Kéli on Mayotte....	658
	Mronabeja Mronabeja Mronabeja is a village in the commune of Kani-Kéli on Mayotte....	455
	Mbouini Mbouini Mbouini is a village in the commune of Kani-Kéli on Mayotte. It is located on the southern coast of the island....	415
	Passy-Kéli Passy-Kéli Passy-Kéli is a village in the commune of Kani-Kéli on Mayotte....	407

See also

• List of cities in Mayotte
• Islands of Mayotte
  Islands of Mayotte
  The following is a list of islands of Mayotte:*Chissioua Bandrele*Chissioua Handrema*Chissioua Karoni*Chissioua Kolo Issa*Chissioua Mbouini*Chissioua Mbouzi*Chissioua Mtiti*Chissioua Mtsamboro*Chissioua Mtsongoma*Chissioua Pengoua*Chissioua Pouhou...
  
  
• Administrative divisions of France
  Administrative divisions of France
  The administrative divisions of France are concerned with the institutional and territorial organization of French territory. There are many administrative divisions, which may have political , electoral , or administrative objectives.- Metropolitan France :As of January 1, 2008, metropolitan...
  
  
• Lists of communes of France