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Les Abymes

Les Abymes
Administration
Full nameLes Abymes
CountryFrance
ArrondissementPointe-à-Pitre
CantonLes Abymes 1 through 5
MayorDaniel Marsin
Statistics
Land Area31.4 sq mi (81.25 km2)
Total Population60147 (2007)
- Density1917.4/sq mi (740.3/km2)
Postal code97139 and 97142
INSEE97101

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Les Abymes is the most populated commune in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, in the Lesser Antilles. It is located on the west side of the island of Grande-Terre, and is part of the metropolitan area of Pointe-à-Pitre, the largest urban area in Guadeloupe.

Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport is located in Les Abymes. The airline Air Caraïbes has its headquarters in Les Abymes. When Air Guadeloupe existed, its head office was on the airport property in Les Abymes, and later in the Immeuble Le Caducet.


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