Les Trois-Îlets (French pronunciation: [le tʁwɑz‿ilɛ], literally The Three Islets; Martinican Creole: Twazilé) is a town and commune in the French overseas department and region of Martinique.
It was the place of baptism and possibly the birthplace of Joséphine (1763–1814), who married Napoleon Bonaparte and became Empress of the French.[3]
The town also features La Savane Des Esclaves (a living history museum/park that showcases 400 years of Martinique’s history). [4]
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 3,153 | — |
| 1974 | 3,002 | −0.70% |
| 1982 | 3,246 | +0.98% |
| 1990 | 4,484 | +4.12% |
| 1999 | 5,162 | +1.58% |
| 2007 | 7,084 | +4.04% |
| 2012 | 7,587 | +1.38% |
| 2017 | 7,339 | −0.66% |
| 2023 | 6,507 | −1.99% |
| Source: INSEE[5] | ||
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires” (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 4 May 2022.
- ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ^ “An empress’ humble beginnings on Martinique”. 15 December 2011.
- ^ “La Savane des Esclaves | Martinique Tourisme”.
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
External links
- Base Mérimée: Search for heritage in the commune, Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
- Tourism office (in French)
