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La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
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La Plaine-des-Palmistes is a small city in Réunion, Reunion with a population of 6,821. Elevation: 3,363 ft (1,025 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Plaine-des-Palmistes
La Plaine-des-Palmistes is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It lies in the eastern part of the island, on the RN3 road, south west of Saint-Benoît and northeast of the Col de Bellevue. It is known for its nearby forest and for the Biberon Falls. It lies close to the slopes of the Piton des Songes.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,821 |
| Population Density | 212 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,363 ft (1,025 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.1343°, 55.6282° |
| Timezone | Indian/Reunion |
| Country | 🇷🇪 Reunion |
| State / Province | Réunion |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.9 inches (2,105 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Plaine-des-Palmistes
La Plaine-des-Palmistes is a small city in Reunion (Réunion) with a population of 6,821. The city sits at an elevation of 3,363 feet (1,025 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.9 inches. The timezone is Indian/Reunion.
Climate in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
La Plaine-des-Palmistes has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Feb (27°C), the coldest is Jul (21.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1526 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above Reunion avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,363 ft (1,025 m) |
| Area | 32.1 sq mi (83.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 212/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.1343°N, 55.6282°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Reunion |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fournaise, Piton de la | Shield | 2,632 m (8,635 ft) | 2020 | 15 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in |
La Plaine-des-Palmistes has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.5").
Schools in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Les Myosotis | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Myosotis | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Gaston Crochet | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Claire Hénou | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Zulmé Pinot | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Bourg Murat | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire la Grande Ferme | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Plaine-des-Palmistes
20 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Réunion la 1ère (La1er) | local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sunlight FM | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 102FM.RE | créole, réunion | MP3 320 kbps | |
| SENSUELLE RADIO (MU) | 70, 80 | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MaronRfm | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Sensuelle Radio Réunion | 974, créole | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Hit FM Réunion | créole, réunion | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio Oxygène Réunion | 974, créole | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Konect Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Réunion | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Merveille Océan Indien | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| RC Radio Reconnaissance du Coeur | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Kreolkoneksyon Radio | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Waho | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Azot Radio | creole, réunion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Top Fm Maxi Dance | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Passion Tropical | créole, réunion | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Pikan | créole, réunion | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Music Intense 974 | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SUN FM | 97.8 | 102 | 94.1 | 974, créole | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Bon Roi Louis | ||||
| Cité du Volcan | ||||
| Domaine de Coco | ||||
| Domaine du Grand Hazier - Vanilleraie | ||||
| Far Far de Bézaves | ||||
| La Saga du Rhum | ||||
| Maison de La Broderie | ||||
| Maison du Laurina | ||||
| Maison Folio | ||||
| Maison Morange | ||||
| Musée Camp marron | ||||
| Musée Dan Tan Lontan | ||||
| Musée de la vrai Fraternité | ||||
| Musée des Arts Décoratifs de l'Océan Indien (MADOI) - Domaine de Maison Rouge | ||||
| Musée du Tamarin | ||||
| Muséum d'histoire naturelle | ||||
| Visite Guidée Sucrière du Gol |
Libraries in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Alain Lorraine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque annexe Maurice Fontaine | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de 3 Mares | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Bras Sec | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de Cilaos | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Bretagne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque de la Montagne | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Bois de Nèfles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Pont d'Yves | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale Alain Peters | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Jules Volia | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Marc Henri Pinot | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire Droit Lettres | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire Sciences | 0.0 | |||||
| Francois Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Aimé Césaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Anne Mousse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Antoine Louis Roussin | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque Auguste Lacaussade | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque de Bourg-Murat | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bras-Fusil | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de Bras-Panon | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque de la Plaine des Cafres | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Du Sud Sauvage | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Paulette Pégou | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque publique Raphaël Barquisseau | 0.0 | |||||
| Tabac presse L & W | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocante du Marché de Gros | |||||
| Halle François Mitterrand | |||||
| Marché artisanal | |||||
| Marche Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert de Saint-Pierre | |||||
| Marché Couvert du Tampon | |||||
| Marché Forain | |||||
| Marché forain | |||||
| Marché forain de Beauséjour | |||||
| Marché Forain de Saint-Pierre (Samedi Matin) | |||||
| Marché forain de Sainte Marie | |||||
| Marché forain de Sainte-Suzanne | |||||
| Marché Forain du Chaudron | |||||
| Marché Solidari'Terre | |||||
| Vieux marché |
Hotels in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bières Picaro | ||||
| Les Dalons |
Stadiums & Teams in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Plaine-des-Palmistes
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Garros Airport | RUN | Large Airport |
| Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport | ZSE | Large Airport |
| Adventure Reunion Paramotor Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cambaie Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Grand Coude Altisurface | — | Small Airport |
| Saint-Leu Paraglider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Uca Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Plaine des Palmistes |
Treatment Centers in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alefpa | ||
| Centre de rééducation fonctionnelle |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Plaine-des-Palmistes
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de la Sainte-Famille | |
| Église Sainte-Agathe | |
| Statue de Saint-Expédit de la Route des Plaines |
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What is the population of La Plaine-des-Palmistes?
La Plaine-des-Palmistes has a population of 6,821 residents and is located in Reunion. The population density is 212 people per square mile, spread across 32.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Plaine-des-Palmistes?
La Plaine-des-Palmistes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.9 inches.