Baie-Mahault, Commune in Guadeloupe, France.
Baie-Mahault spans 46 square kilometers in northwestern Guadeloupe with elevations ranging from sea level to 112 meters, featuring marshlands, mangrove swamps, and fertile plains that historically supported extensive sugarcane cultivation.
During the Napoleonic Wars on November 29, 1808, British Royal Navy ships attacked French vessels in Baie-Mahault harbor, destroying nearby batteries and capturing a schooner in this strategic Caribbean location.
The commune hosts the Velodrome Amédée Détraux and Fiesque Duchesne stadium, venues that have welcomed international artists like Ray Charles and Lionel Richie, reflecting the local community's strong appreciation for music and sporting events.
Located just 7 kilometers from Pointe-à-Pitre with a population of approximately 31,000 residents, Baie-Mahault serves as a major economic hub through its Jarry industrial park hosting over 3,500 companies.
The town houses one of France's largest industrial zones at Jarry, which employs over 10,000 people and includes facilities ranging from oil terminals to power plants within a single comprehensive commercial complex.
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