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La Possession, Reunion
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La Possession is a mid-size city in Réunion, Reunion with a population of 35,245. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 35,245 |
| Population Density | 771 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.9291°, 55.3348° |
| 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 Possession
La Possession is a mid-size city in Reunion (Réunion) with a population of 35,245. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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 Possession
La Possession 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 | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 45.7 sq mi (118.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.9291°N, 55.3348°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Reunion |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fournaise, Piton de la | Shield | 2,632 m (8,635 ft) | 2020 | 52 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in |
La Possession has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.9") and October the driest (2.2").
Schools in La Possession
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Raymond Vergès | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Jasmin Robert | - | - | - | - |
| Texeira Da Motta | - | - | - | - |
| École Catholique Saint -Charles | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Célimène | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Raymond Mondon | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire publique Henri Lapierre | - | - | - | - |
| École Paul Éluard | - | - | - | - |
| École Eloi Julenon | - | - | - | - |
| Collège Jean Albany | - | - | - | - |
| Lycée Moulin Joli (de la Possession) | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire publique Roland Jamin | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire privée Montessori de La Possession | - | - | - | - |
| École élémentaire Jules Joron | - | - | - | - |
| École maternelle Laurent Vergès | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Frédéric Joliot Curie | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near La Possession
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 Possession
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four à chaux | ||||
| Kélonia | ||||
| La Bambusaie du Guillaume | ||||
| Maison de La Broderie | ||||
| Maison Folio | ||||
| Maison Morange | ||||
| Musée de la vrai Fraternité | ||||
| Musée de Villèle | ||||
| Musée du Tamarin | ||||
| Musée Léon Dierx | ||||
| Muséum d'histoire naturelle |
Libraries in La Possession
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Alain Lorraine | 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 de Plateau Caillou | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Départementale de La Réunion | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Bas de la Rivière | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque du Bois de Nèfles | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Intercommunale Alain Peters | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Rivière des Galets | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire Droit Lettres | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire Sciences | 0.0 | |||||
| Cimendef | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Anne Mousse | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Baguett’ de Saint Leu | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Benoîte Boulard | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque François Mitterrand | 0.0 | |||||
| Mediatheque Heva | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Michel Adélaïde | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Roger Poudroux | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Possession
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Marché | |||||
| Marché artisanal | |||||
| Marché Artisanal | |||||
| Marché artisanal | |||||
| Marche Couvert | |||||
| Marché couvert | |||||
| Marché forain de Beauséjour | |||||
| Marché forain de l'Oasis | |||||
| Marché forain de Saint-Paul | |||||
| Marché forain de Sainte Marie | |||||
| Marché Forain du Chaudron | |||||
| Marché forain place des cheminots | |||||
| Marché le Mercredi |
Restaurants in La Possession
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Possession
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Possession
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Possession
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Possession
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Possession
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Possession
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Dalons | ||||
| Les Dalons |
Stadiums & Teams in La Possession
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Possession
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 Possession
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Possession |
Treatment Centers in La Possession
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre de rééducation fonctionnelle | ||
| Institut Robert Debré |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Possession
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur | |
| Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Église Saint-Antoine | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Mosquée Ar-Rahman | |
| Petit oratoire |
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What is the population of La Possession?
La Possession has a population of 35,245 residents and is located in Reunion. The population density is 771 people per square mile, spread across 45.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Possession?
La Possession 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.