Question 1

What is the population of Martigues?

Accepted Answer

The commune of Martigues has 48,818 inhabitants per the INSEE census.

Question 2

Are there natural risks in Martigues?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Martigues is exposed to 16 natural risk(s): Affaissements et effondrements d'origine anthropique (anciennes carrières souterraines, hors mines), Eboulement ou chutes de pierres et de blocs, Effet de surpression, Effet thermique, Effet toxique, Feu de forêt, Glissement de terrain, Inondation, Mouvement de terrain, Par ruissellement et coulée de boue, Par submersion marine, Recul du trait de côte et de falaises, Risque industriel, Séisme, Tassements différentiels, Transport de marchandises dangereuses. Source: Géorisques / GASPAR.

Question 3

What is the energy performance of homes in Martigues?

Accepted Answer

Out of 1,918 ADEME EPCs available in Martigues, the most common label is C. 15% are rated A or B.

Question 4

What is the crime rate in Martigues?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the crime rate in Martigues was 44.3 offences per 1,000 inhabitants (burglaries, theft, violence, vandalism). Source: SSMSI / French Ministry of the Interior.

Question 5

Is the tap water safe to drink in Martigues?

Accepted Answer

Tap water in Martigues is non-compliant on some parameters. Source: ARS / Hub'eau. (2381 analyses over 12 months) Exceedances were observed for: bactériologie.

Question 6

What is the air quality in Martigues?

Accepted Answer

According to LCSQA stations (5-year mean) in Martigues: PM2.5 : 9.4 µg/m³, NO₂ : 17.6 µg/m³, PM10 : 20.9 µg/m³. Source: LCSQA / Géod'air.