Situated in Eastern Africa, Mayotte 🇾🇹 (officially Department of Mayotte) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 320,000 and a total area of 374 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Mayotte through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Mamoudzou, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Mayotte located?
Geographically, Mayotte belongs to Eastern Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 374 km², which makes it the 210th largest country or territory on Earth.
Mayotte has no land borders at all — it is surrounded entirely by water, and this island setting has given it a distinct identity, ecosystem and way of life.
The capital city is Mamoudzou, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how mahoran life really works.
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Who lives in Mayotte?
Around 320,000 people live in Mayotte, making it the 183rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Mayotte is called a Mahoran.
The main language spoken here is French. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Mayotte — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Mayotte is +262. Websites from the country typically use the .yt internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Mayotte are its flag, its capital Mamoudzou, and its approximate population of 320,000.
Fun facts about Mayotte
- Mayotte's flag emoji is 🇾🇹 — its two-letter country code is YT and its three-letter code is MYT.
- Mayotte covers 374 km², ranking 210th in the world by area.
- With about 320,000 people, Mayotte holds the 183rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Mayotte is not a full member state of the United Nations.
- Mayotte is completely surrounded by water, with zero land borders.
Mayotte — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Mayotte?
- The capital of Mayotte is Mamoudzou.
- What is the population of Mayotte?
- Mayotte has a population of approximately 320,000 people, ranking 183rd in the world.
- Where is Mayotte located?
- Mayotte is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Mayotte?
- The main language spoken in Mayotte is French.
- What currency is used in Mayotte?
- Mayotte uses the Euro (EUR).
