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Saint-Joseph, Reunion

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Saint-Joseph is a mid-size city in Réunion, Reunion with a population of 38,807. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

38,807 Population 555/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
32.4 in Annual Rain
Indian / Reunion Timezone

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People

Population38,807
Density555/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population38,807
Population Density555 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates-21.3777°, 55.6169°
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 Saint-Joseph

Saint-Joseph is a mid-size city in Reunion (Réunion) with a population of 38,807. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 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 Saint-Joseph

Saint-Joseph 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
Saint-Joseph 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 141 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

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area69.9 sq mi (181.1 km²)
Population Density555/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3777°N, 55.6169°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 22 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 104 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 44 km
2024 Belal Category 2 36 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 243 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 246 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 248 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 71 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 64 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 143 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 281 km
2002 Dina Category 4 138 km
2001 Ando Category 4 256 km
2000 Connie Category 2 183 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 211 km
1999 Davina Category 2 42 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 157 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 79 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 41 km
1993 Colina Category 2 65 km
1989 Firinga Category 2 55 km
1986 Erinesta Category 2 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 18 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

Saint-Joseph 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 Saint-Joseph

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Fondation Père Favron
Collège de La Marine Vincendo
École maternelle de Manapany
Lycée Pierre Poivre
École primaire de Carosse
École primaire des Goyaves
École maternelle et élémentaire de Bas de Jean Petit
École du Centre
École primaire du Butor
Lycée Professionnel Paul Langevin
Lycée professionnel agricole Angelo Lauret
École Élementaire de Vincendo
École maternelle Madame Carlot
École primaire de Lenepveu
Collège Joseph Hubert
Collège Achille Grondin
École primaire privée catholique Sainte-Anne
Collège de La Marine Vincendo
Lycée de Vincendo
École maternelle Langevin
École élémentaire Langevin
École maternelle Vincendo
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Radio Stations near Saint-Joseph

19 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
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
Passion Tropical créole, réunion MP3 128 kbps
Top Fm Maxi Dance 974, créole 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-Joseph

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 Saint-Joseph

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 de Langevin0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Francois Mitterrand0.0
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
Tabac presse L & W0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Joseph

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

Restaurants in Saint-Joseph

24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez Jim
Chez Jo
Chez Lydie
Don Camillo
La Caz à Crepes
La Caz À Eva
La Gondole
La Papangue
Le Fanal's
Le gourmand
Le Gourmet
Le nirvana
Le Terminus
Le Ti Conptoir
Le Tropicana
Les 4 Epices
Mamzelle Pizza
Orient Express
Pitaya
Pizza La Cour
restaurant le benjoin
Saladin
Saveurs du Sud
Yab food tradition

Cinemas in Saint-Joseph

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Royal

Theatres in Saint-Joseph

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auditorium Harry Payet

Monuments in Saint-Joseph

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pointe de Langevin

Dentists in Saint-Joseph

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RE #3783342497
SCM des chirurgiens dentistes du Butor

Veterinaries in Saint-Joseph

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinique vétérinaire du sud sauvage

Bus Stations in Saint-Joseph

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière de Saint-Joseph

Gas Stations in Saint-Joseph

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Ola Energy
TotalEnergies
Vito
Vito
Vito

Banks in Saint-Joseph

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BFC
BRED
Caisse d'Épargne
Crédit Agricole
La Banque Postale

Shopping Malls in Saint-Joseph

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial Les Terrass

Breweries in Saint-Joseph

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Picaro

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Joseph

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-Joseph

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 Saint-Joseph

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Agence Postale de Vincendo
Agence Postale des Lianes
La Poste
La Poste - Butor

Treatment Centers in Saint-Joseph

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alefpa

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Joseph

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle Divin-Amour
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pontmain
Chapelle Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue
Église de la Sainte-Famille
Église Saint-Athanase
Église Saint-Joseph
Église Sainte-Geneviève

Explore Near Saint-Joseph

Waterfalls
7
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-Joseph

What is the population of Saint-Joseph?

Saint-Joseph has a population of 38,807 residents and is located in Reunion. The population density is 555 people per square mile, spread across 69.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Joseph?

Saint-Joseph 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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