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Saint-Benoît, Reunion

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Saint-Benoît is a mid-size city in Réunion, Reunion with a population of 37,023. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

37,023 Population 280/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
Indian / Reunion Timezone

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People

Population37,023
Density280/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population37,023
Population Density280 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-21.0380°, 55.7155°
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 Saint-Benoît

Saint-Benoît is a mid-size city in Reunion (Réunion) with a population of 37,023. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 Saint-Benoît

Saint-Benoît 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 23.5° / 30.1° 271.1
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.3° 278.6
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.9° 260.7
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 22.3° / 29.1° 135.3
May 24.2°C / 76°F 20.7° / 27.6° 100.2
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.1° 64.9
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 18.2° / 25.3° 52.9
Aug 21.8°C / 71°F 18.2° / 25.4° 54.2
Sep 22.4°C / 72°F 18.7° / 26° 46.2
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.9° 41.5
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.2° 63.6
Dec 26°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.4° 157.0
Saint-Benoît 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 56 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

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area132.2 sq mi (342.3 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates-21.0380°N, 55.7155°W
TimezoneIndian/Reunion

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above Reunion avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3.

Apr 5, 2007 15 km WSW of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M5.3 18 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 84 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 23 km
2024 Belal Category 2 11 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 211 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 216 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 238 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 72 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 97 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 147 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 246 km
2002 Dina Category 4 108 km
2001 Ando Category 4 249 km
2000 Connie Category 2 172 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 187 km
1999 Davina Category 2 59 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 125 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 284 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 50 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 42 km
1993 Colina Category 2 80 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 27 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 23 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Warmest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
November 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in

Saint-Benoît has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in August to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.9") and October the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Saint-Benoît

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Polyvalent de Saint-Benoit VI - - - -
École élémentaire publique Daniel Honoré - - - -
École Primaire André Marimoutou - - - -
École primaire Saint-Joseph - - - -
Collège Guy Moquet - - - -
Collège Alexandre Monnet - - - -
Collège Amiral Pierre Bouvet - - - -
École Odile Elie - - - -
École élémentaire André Hoareau - - - -
École maternelle André Hoareau - - - -
Collège Hubert Delisle - - - -
Lycée Professionnel Patu de Rosemont - - - -
École primaire de Petit Saint-Pierre - - - -
Lycée Nelson Mandela - - - -
Collège Hubert Delisle - - - -
École maternelle publique Les Girofles - - - -
École maternelle Girofles - - - -
Lycée général et technologique Amiral Pierre Bouvet - - - -
École maternelle du Bois-Joli - - - -
École Sainte-Marguerite - - - -
École élémentaire publique Les Girofles - - - -
Collège du Bassin Bleu - - - -
École maternelle de Petit Saint-Pierre - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saint-Benoît

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 Saint-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cité du Volcan
Domaine de Coco
Domaine du Grand Hazier - Vanilleraie
Maison de La Broderie
Maison Folio
Maison Morange
Musée Camp marron
Musée Dan Tan Lontan
Musée du Tamarin

Libraries in Saint-Benoît

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque de 3 Mares0.0
Bibliothèque de Bras Sec0.0
Bibliothèque de Cilaos0.0
Bibliothèque de la Bretagne0.0
Bibliothèque du Bois de Nèfles0.0
Bibliothèque du Pont d'Yves0.0
Bibliothèque Intercommunale Alain Peters0.0
Bibliothèque Marc Henri Pinot0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Droit Lettres0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire Sciences0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque Aimé Césaire0.0
Médiathèque Anne Mousse0.0
Médiathèque Antoine Louis Roussin0.0
Mediathèque Auguste Lacaussade0.0
Mediathèque de Bourg-Murat0.0
Médiathèque de Bras-Fusil0.0
Médiathèque de Bras-Panon0.0
Médiathèque de la Plaine des Cafres0.0
Médiathèque François Mitterrand0.0
Médiathèque Paulette Pégou0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Benoît

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché artisanal
Marche Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché Couvert du Tampon
Marché Forain
Marché forain
Marché forain de Beauséjour
Marché forain de Sainte Marie
Marché forain de Sainte-Suzanne
Marché Forain du Chaudron
Vieux marché

Restaurants in Saint-Benoît

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge créole
Chez Nanette
Fins Saveurs
Kiosque des mandarines
La Bonne Fourchette
La cabane aux épices
La planque
Le Saint Benoit
Les Délices de Nina
pizz'olives
Pizza de L'est

Cinemas in Saint-Benoît

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Le cristal

Theatres in Saint-Benoît

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Les Bambous
Salle Gramoun Lélé

Monuments in Saint-Benoît

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Église Sainte-Anne
Temple de Morange

Clinics in Saint-Benoît

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AURAR

Dentists in Saint-Benoît

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet Dentaire

Veterinaries in Saint-Benoît

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RE #227936918
RE #228069469

Bus Stations in Saint-Benoît

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gare routière Saint-Benoît

Gas Stations in Saint-Benoît

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elf
RE #10213480456
RE #10214303959
RE #11401089844
Tamoil
TEDMS
TOTAL
Vito

Banks in Saint-Benoît

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banque de la Réunion
BNP Paribas
BRED
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
Groupama

Breweries in Saint-Benoît

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Les Dalons

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Benoît

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Benoît

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roland Garros AirportRUNLarge Airport
Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds AirportZSELarge 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 Saint-Benoît

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de poste de Sainte-Anne
La Poste

Treatment Centers in Saint-Benoît

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de rééducation fonctionnelle

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Benoît

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de la Résurrection
Chapelle Notre Dame de lumière
Chapelle Sainte-Marie Madeleine
croix jubilé
Église Saint-Benoît
Église Sainte-Anne
Mosquée St Benoît
Notre-Dame des Hauts
Temple de Morange

Explore Near Saint-Benoît

Waterfalls
3
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 Saint-Benoît

What is the population of Saint-Benoît?

Saint-Benoît has a population of 37,023 residents and is located in Reunion. The population density is 280 people per square mile, spread across 132.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Benoît?

Saint-Benoît 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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