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Fort-de-France, Martinique
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Fort-de-France is a mid-size city in Martinique, Martinique with a population of 89,995. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 89,995 |
| Population Density | 5,272 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.6037°, -61.0742° |
| Timezone | America/Martinique |
| Country | 🇲🇶 Martinique |
| State / Province | Martinique |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 76.1 inches (1,932 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France is a mid-size city in Martinique (Martinique) with a population of 89,995. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.1 inches. The timezone is America/Martinique.
Climate in Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2058 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Martinique avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.6037°N, 61.0742°W |
| Timezone | America/Martinique |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Explosion | 5.0 m | 23 | 26 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 26 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 26 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 138 km |
| 1902 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | 1,680 | 142 km |
| 1902 | FORT-DE-FRANCE | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 1 km |
| 1902 | MARTINIQUE | Astronomical | 0.6 m | — | 9 km |
| 2021 | SOUFRIERE VOLCANO | Astronomical | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1839 | MARTINIQUE | Earthquake | — | 390 | 61 km |
| 1823 | SAINT PIERRE | Earthquake | — | — | 24 km |
| 1767 | MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS | Earthquake | — | — | 24 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pelee (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 25 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 78 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 82 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 86 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 90 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 142 km |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 172 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in |
Fort-de-France has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (3.0").
Colleges & Universities in Fort-de-France
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus caraïbéen des arts | College | — | — |
| CFA | College | — | — |
| Département scientifique interfacultaire | University | — | — |
| École de gestion et de commerce de Martinique | College | — | — |
| École interrégionale de sages-femmes | College | — | — |
| EGC | University | — | — |
| Faculté de droit et d'économie de Martinique | University | — | — |
| Faculté de médecine de Martinique | University | — | — |
| Faculté des lettres et sciences humaines | University | — | — |
| Institut d'études judiciaires | University | — | — |
| Institut de formation aux métiers éducatifs sanitaires et sociaux | College | — | — |
| Institut de formation en masso-kinésithérapie Annick Labonne | College | — | — |
| Institut de formation en soins infirmiers | College | — | — |
| Institut de préparation à l'administration générale | University | — | — |
| Institut national des sciences appliquées - Martinique Caraïbe | College | — | — |
| Institut national supérieur du professorat et de l'éducation de Martinique | University | — | Visit → |
| IUT de Martinique | University | — | — |
| Keyce Business School Fort de France | College | — | Visit → |
| Keyce Santé Fort de France | College | — | Visit → |
| Keyce Tourisme Fort de France | College | — | Visit → |
| Open IT Fort de France | College | — | Visit → |
| Pole Consulaire de Formation | College | — | — |
| Rectorat de l'académie | College | — | — |
| Université des Antilles - Campus Schoelcher | University | — | Visit → |
| Université Régionale des Métiers de l'Artisanat | University | — | — |
Schools in Fort-de-France
79+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École élémentaire Baie des Tourelles A | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Morne Calebasse | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Georges Steph | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de Volga Plage | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Daniel Pidery | — | — | — | — |
| École Élémentaire Louis Moïse | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Constant Eudaric | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Colibris | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Théodore Burnet | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Chateauboeuf A - Flech'Kann | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Lafontaine | — | — | — | — |
| Ecole primmaire adentiste de Ker-Lys | — | — | — | — |
| Collège François-Auguste Perrinon | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Jenny Alpha | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Emilie Fordant | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Dillon A Les Libellules | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique Joseph Gaillard | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent A.M.E.P. | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique Victor Schoelcher | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Abeilles | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Aristide Maugée | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique de Bellevue | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire d'application Suzanne Roussi | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel André Aliker | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique de l'Union | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Kay Zamana | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Tartenson | — | — | — | — |
| Saint-Dominique Savio | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Marcel Placide | — | — | — | — |
| École Primaire Ermitage | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Aimé Césaire | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Yves Goussard | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Jacqueline Julius | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire René Cassin | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Moutte | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Sabine Andrivon-Milton | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Léon Mamie | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Marie-Rose Cabasset | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Externat Notre-Dame de Redoute | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Marie-Thérèse Gertrude | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Dillon 1 | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Renaud de Grandmaison | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Ravine Bouille Emile Nabeti | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Poussins | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Pipiris Chantant | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent privé AMEP | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de l'AMEP | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée La Ruche | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Victor Hillion | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Fernand Donatien | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Ravine Bouille Emile Nabeti | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Marius Cultier | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Karatas | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Léon Sainte-Rose | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire privée Saint-Jean Paul II | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Saint-Jean-Paul II | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Saint-Jean-Paul II | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de Briant-Les Roses | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Pont Viard | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Serenade Caraibe | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique Saint-Joseph de Cluny | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Solange Londas | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Julia Nicolas | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Externat Saint-Joseph de Cluny | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Roger Castendet | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Jean-Baptiste Rouam-Sim | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Dumas Jean-Joseph | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège François Auguste Perrinon | — | — | — | — |
| Hope School | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Pensionnat Saint-Joseph Cluny | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Eugène Revert | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel Saint-Joseph de Cluny | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Saint-Joseph de Cluny | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle privée La Volière | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Séminaire Collège Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée - Séminaire-Collège Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Séminaire-Collège Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Jacqueline JULIUS (Ex Godissard) | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Maîtrise de La Cathédrale | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Fort-de-France
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Zoukla | — | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Fort-de-France
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Museum | ||||
| Centre de Découverte des Sciences et de la Terre | ||||
| Château Dubuc | ||||
| Distillerie Saint-James | ||||
| Domaine de Château Gaillard | ||||
| Ecomusée de Martinique | ||||
| Galerie d'Histoire de la Mer | ||||
| Habitation Clément | ||||
| Habitation La salle | ||||
| La Savane des Esclaves | ||||
| Maison de la Canne | ||||
| Maison des Volcans | ||||
| Micro musée | ||||
| Musée de l'Impératrice Joséphine | ||||
| Musée Départemental d'Archéologie et de Préhistoire de la Martinique | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée du Monde Marin | ||||
| Musée du Rhum | ||||
| Musée Gauguin | ||||
| Musée Régional d'Histoire et d'Éthnographie | ||||
| Musée Vulcanologique Franck A. Perret |
Libraries in Fort-de-France
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliotheque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Bougenot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Eugène Mona | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Léon Gontran-Damas | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marie-Thérèse Julien Lung-Fou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale du Robert | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Georges De Vassoigne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Schoelcher | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| La Kazabul | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Alfred Melon-Dégras | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Carbet | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Morne Rouge | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiatheque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Municipale | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Fort-de-France
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espace Man Jérome | |||||
| Halle | |||||
| Halles | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché agricole et artisanal de Gros-Morne | |||||
| Marché aux poissons | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons Sainte-Rose Anglio | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert du François | |||||
| Marché de l'asile | |||||
| Marché de La Trinité | |||||
| Marché de Petit-Bourg | |||||
| Marché de Saint-Pierre | |||||
| Marché Jean-Baptiste Armet | |||||
| Marché Max Ransay | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Place du marché du Fort |
Hotels in Fort-de-France
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Fort-de-France
87 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Fort-de-France
13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Fort-de-France
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Fort-de-France
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Fort-de-France
4 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Fort-de-France
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Fort-de-France
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Fort-de-France
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Fort-de-France
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Fort-de-France
19 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fort-de-France
17 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Fort-de-France
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Fort-de-France
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Fort-de-France
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport | FDF | Large Airport |
| Canefield Airport | DCF | Medium Airport |
| George F. L. Charles Airport | SLU | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Fort-de-France
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| FORT DE FRANCE COEUR DE VILLE | |
| FORT DE FRANCE ETIENNE ARAGO | |
| FORT DE FRANCE TERRES SAINVILLE | |
| La Poste |
Treatment Centers in Fort-de-France
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre hospitalier de Saint-Joseph | ||
| Etablissement pour Enfants et Adolescents Polyhandicapés "Ti-Baume" | ||
| Maison D’accueil Spécialisée |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fort-de-France
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Centre Culturel Islamique de Martinique | |
| Chapelle de Volga | |
| Chapelle du Calvaire | |
| Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Délivrande | |
| Chappelle Christ-Roi | |
| Couvent de Cluny | |
| Église Adventiste du Septième Jour | |
| Église Baptiste | |
| Église de Saint-Archange Gabriel | |
| Église du Cœur-Immaculé-de-Marie | |
| Église Évangélique Jesus-Christ le Roc | |
| Église Notre-Dame du Rosaire | |
| Église Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue | |
| Église Saint-Christophe | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Fort-de-France Cathedral | |
| Horeb | |
| Morija | |
| Smyrne | |
| Temple Evangelique |
Quick Facts
Around Fort-de-France
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Fort-de-France
72 places within 15 km
- • Habitation Fond Roussseau
- • Villa Louisiane
- • Plage Case-Pilote
- • Plage de Case Navaire
- • Plage de l'Anse à l'Âne
- • Plage de l'Anse Dufour
- • Plage de l'Anse Madame
- + 9 more
- • Château Aubéry
- • Fort Desaix
- • Fort Saint-Louis
- • Fort Tartenson
- • Grotte aux Chauves-Souris
- • Le Tombeau des Anglais
- • Fort d'Alet
- • Fort de l'Ilet-à-Ramiers
- • Fort de la Pointe du Bout
- • Tableaux de Sable & Peintures
- • Chalopin Morne Pavillon
- • Gros Morne
- • Le Tombeau
- • Morne Baguidi
- • Morne Bellevue
- + 31 more
- • Batterie du Cap Salomon
- • Sucrerie
- • Tour
- • 10
- • Bâtiment Les Amandiers Anacardier
- • Croix de Bellevue
- • Les Falaises de Bellefontaine
- • Point de vue de l'Anse Marigot
- + 2 more
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What is the population of Fort-de-France?
Fort-de-France has a population of 89,995 residents and is located in Martinique. The population density is 5,272 people per square mile, spread across 17.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fort-de-France?
Fort-de-France has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.1 inches.