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Piton Saint-Leu, Reunion

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Piton Saint-Leu is a small city in Réunion, Reunion with a population of 29,278. Elevation: 1,148 ft (350 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

29,278 Population 512/sq mi density
1,148 ft Elevation 350 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
Indian / Reunion Timezone

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People

Population29,278
Density512/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Population29,278
Population Density512 / sq mi
Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Coordinates-21.2196°, 55.3151°
TimezoneIndian/Reunion
Country🇷🇪 Reunion
State / ProvinceRéunion
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation82.9 inches (2,105 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Piton Saint-Leu

Piton Saint-Leu is a small city in Reunion (Réunion) with a population of 29,278. The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet (350 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 Piton Saint-Leu

Piton Saint-Leu has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Aug (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 791 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 21.3° / 28.6° 192.2
Feb 24.5°C / 76°F 21.2° / 28.2° 72.6
Mar 24.5°C / 76°F 21.3° / 28.3° 117.7
Apr 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 27.4° 131.7
May 21.6°C / 71°F 18.1° / 26.1° 38.8
Jun 19.9°C / 68°F 16.7° / 23.8° 52.5
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 16.2° / 22.9° 29.4
Aug 19.2°C / 66°F 16.1° / 23.3° 28.9
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.7° 22.1
Oct 21.4°C / 71°F 17.3° / 26.7° 28.7
Nov 22.8°C / 73°F 18.7° / 27.6° 34.6
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.4° 41.8
Piton Saint-Leu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 82.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,148 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.6°F
40% above Reunion avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,148 ft (350 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.0 km²)
Population Density512/sq mi
Coordinates-21.2196°N, 55.3151°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above Reunion avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.15"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.89"

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 36 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 128 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 31 km
2024 Belal Category 2 51 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 218 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 220 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 278 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 96 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 53 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 108 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 259 km
2002 Dina Category 4 109 km
2001 Ando Category 4 220 km
2000 Connie Category 2 147 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 179 km
1999 Davina Category 2 67 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 170 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 295 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 58 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 72 km
1993 Colina Category 2 34 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 22 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 41 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 8.2 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
November 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in

Piton Saint-Leu has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.2") and October the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Piton Saint-Leu

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège Marcel Goulette
Lycée polyvalent de Stella
École élémentaire de Stella
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Radio Stations near Piton Saint-Leu

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 Piton Saint-Leu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Four à chaux
Kélonia
La Bambusaie du Guillaume
La Saga du Rhum
Maison de La Broderie
Maison Folio
Maison Morange
Musée agricole et industriel de Stella Matutina
Musée Camp marron
Musée de Villèle
Musée des Arts Décoratifs de l'Océan Indien (MADOI) - Domaine de Maison Rouge
Musée du Sel
Musée du Tamarin
Visite Guidée Sucrière du Gol

Libraries in Piton Saint-Leu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque annexe Maurice Fontaine0.0
Bibliothèque de 3 Mares0.0
Bibliothèque de Bras Sec0.0
Bibliothèque de Cilaos0.0
Bibliothèque de Plateau Caillou0.0
Bibliothèque du Pont d'Yves0.0
Bibliothèque Jules Volia0.0
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale André Malraux0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Cimendef0.0
Librairie L'Océana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Baguett’ de Saint Leu0.0
Médiathèque de la Plaine des Cafres0.0
Médiathèque Michel Adélaïde0.0
Médiathèque publique Raphaël Barquisseau0.0
Médiathèque Roger Poudroux0.0
Tabac presse L & W0.0

Farmers Markets in Piton Saint-Leu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante du Marché de Gros
Marché artisanal
Marché Artisanal
Marche Couvert
Marché couvert de Saint-Pierre
Marché Couvert du Tampon
Marché Forain
Marché forain de Saint-Paul
Marché Forain de Saint-Pierre (Samedi Matin)
Marché le Mercredi
Marché Solidari'Terre

Restaurants in Piton Saint-Leu

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Relais
Restaurant La Terrasse - C.C. Portail
TKSD Family

Cafes in Piton Saint-Leu

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madouram Cadaï

Theatres in Piton Saint-Leu

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Séchoir

Monuments in Piton Saint-Leu

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Piton Calvaire

Gas Stations in Piton Saint-Leu

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RE #10213480468
Tamoil

Banks in Piton Saint-Leu

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole

Breweries in Piton Saint-Leu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Picaro
Brasserie Les Couleurs
Le Dalons

Stadiums & Teams in Piton Saint-Leu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Piton Saint-Leu

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 Piton Saint-Leu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Piton st Leu

Treatment Centers in Piton Saint-Leu

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alefpa
Institut Robert Debré

Churches & Religious Organizations in Piton Saint-Leu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de la Maternité-de-Marie
Église Saint-Jean-Marie-Vianney
Temple Tamoul

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 Piton Saint-Leu

What is the population of Piton Saint-Leu?

Piton Saint-Leu has a population of 29,278 residents and is located in Reunion. The population density is 512 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Piton Saint-Leu?

Piton Saint-Leu 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.

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