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Petite-Île, Reunion

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Petite-Île is a small city in Réunion, Reunion with a population of 12,617. Elevation: 1,033 ft (315 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

12,617 Population 691/sq mi density
1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Indian / Reunion Timezone

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People

Population12,617
Density691/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Population12,617
Population Density691 / sq mi
Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Coordinates-21.3533°, 55.5643°
TimezoneIndian/Reunion
Country🇷🇪 Reunion
State / ProvinceRéunion
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation32.4 inches (823 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Petite-Île

Petite-Île is a small city in Reunion (Réunion) with a population of 12,617. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet (315 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.4 inches. The timezone is Indian/Reunion.

Climate in Petite-Île

Petite-Île has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Aug (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 587 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 25° / 29.4° 138.5
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 25.1° / 29° 52.6
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 25.1° / 29.1° 93.6
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 24.1° / 28.5° 110.9
May 24.7°C / 77°F 22.6° / 27.4° 31.6
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 21.1° / 25.5° 33.8
Jul 22.3°C / 72°F 20.4° / 24.3° 17.2
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 20.1° / 24.2° 16.4
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 20.5° / 24.9° 13.0
Oct 23.6°C / 74°F 21° / 26.4° 20.8
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 22.4° / 27.7° 28.3
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 24° / 28.6° 30.7
Petite-Île has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Reunion avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area18.3 sq mi (47.3 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3533°N, 55.5643°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below Reunion avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.60"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 27, 2018.

Apr 5, 2007 15 km WSW of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M5.3 21 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 40 km
2024 Belal Category 2 37 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 239 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 242 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 253 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 76 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 62 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 137 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 277 km
2002 Dina Category 4 134 km
2001 Ando Category 4 250 km
2000 Connie Category 2 177 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 205 km
1999 Davina Category 2 48 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 159 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 75 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 46 km
1993 Colina Category 2 59 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 51 km
1986 Erinesta Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 19 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 6.6 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
March 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Driest
November 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in

Petite-Île has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and October the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Petite-Île

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Joseph Suacot
École Vétiver
École primaire Les Alpinias
École primaire Les Platanes
École élémentaire annexe Les Platanes
École élémentaire Les Bougainvilliers
École maternelle Les Badamiers
École maternelle Les Floralies
École maternelle publique Indira Gandhi
Ecole élémentaire les Alpinias
École primaire Henri Lapierre
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Radio Stations near Petite-Île

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 Petite-Île

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Au Bon Roi Louis
Cité du Volcan
Far Far de Bézaves
La Saga du Rhum
Maison de La Broderie
Maison du Laurina
Musée Camp marron
Musée des Arts Décoratifs de l'Océan Indien (MADOI) - Domaine de Maison Rouge
Visite Guidée Sucrière du Gol

Libraries in Petite-Île

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque annexe Maurice Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de 3 Mares0.0
Bibliothèque de Bras Sec0.0
Bibliothèque de Cilaos0.0
Bibliothèque du Pont d'Yves0.0
Bibliothèque Jules Volia0.0
Bibliothèque Marc Henri Pinot0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Langevin0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Francois Mitterrand0.0
Librairie L'Océana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque de Bourg-Murat0.0
Médiathèque de la Plaine des Cafres0.0
Médiathèque Du Sud Sauvage0.0
Médiathèque Paulette Pégou0.0
Médiathèque publique Raphaël Barquisseau0.0
Médiathèque Roger Poudroux0.0
Tabac presse L & W0.0

Farmers Markets in Petite-Île

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante du Marché de Gros
Halle François Mitterrand
Marche Couvert
Marché couvert de Saint-Pierre
Marché Couvert du Tampon
Marché Forain
Marché forain
Marché Forain de Saint-Pierre (Samedi Matin)
Marché Solidari'Terre

Hotels in Petite-Île

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PALM Hotel & Spa

Restaurants in Petite-Île

19 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Tifred
Croque Bol
Kah Beach & Restaurant
L'instant Présent
La Canne à sucre
La Godaille
La Marmite créole
Le Blainvillier
Le Cap Marine (grande salle)
Le Cap Marine (petite salle)
Le Chery Narcisse
Le jubilé
Le Makassar
Le Tangor
Les Badamiers
Lylo Pizza
Natty Pizza
Restaurant Epoca
Zinzin

Cafes in Petite-Île

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cabane du Four à Chaux
Marguerite Café

Cinemas in Petite-Île

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Fangourin

Theatres in Petite-Île

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zinzin

Dentists in Petite-Île

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Docteur Alexandre Sautron
Docteur Carine Bonan

Veterinaries in Petite-Île

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique Vétérinaire du Vieux Moulin

Gas Stations in Petite-Île

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil
Tamoil
Vito

Breweries in Petite-Île

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Picaro

Stadiums & Teams in Petite-Île

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petite-Île

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roland Garros AirportRUNLarge Airport
Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds AirportZSELarge Airport
Adventure Reunion Paramotor FieldSmall Airport
Cambaie AirfieldSmall Airport
Grand Coude AltisurfaceSmall Airport
Saint-Leu Paraglider FieldSmall Airport
Uca AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Petite-Île

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale Annexe de Mont Vert les Bas
Agence Postale Piton des Goyaves
La Poste de Grand Bois
La Poste de Petite-Île

Treatment Centers in Petite-Île

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alefpa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petite-Île

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de l'Immaculée-Conception
Chapelle de la Trinité
Chapelle Sainte-Marguerite
Église Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel
Église Saint-Jean-Évangéliste
Temple Tamul

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Reunion

🇷🇪 About Reunion

Capital Saint-Denis
Population 776,948
Area 2,517 km²
HDI 0.850
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +262
TLD .re
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petite-Île

What is the population of Petite-Île?

Petite-Île has a population of 12,617 residents and is located in Reunion. The population density is 691 people per square mile, spread across 18.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petite-Île?

Petite-Île has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.4 inches.

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