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Saint-Leu, Reunion

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Saint-Leu is a mid-size city in Réunion, Reunion with a population of 34,893. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

34,893 Population 611/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
82.9 in Annual Rain
Indian / Reunion Timezone

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People

Population34,893
Density611/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain82.9 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population34,893
Population Density611 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates-21.1706°, 55.2882°
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-Leu

Saint-Leu is a mid-size city in Reunion (Réunion) with a population of 34,893. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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-Leu

Saint-Leu has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.3°C), the coldest is Aug (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 489 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.1°C / 83°F 25.9° / 29.9° 154.9
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 26.5° / 29.9° 39.3
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 26.2° / 29.9° 74.4
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 29.4° 78.1
May 26.1°C / 79°F 24.1° / 28.2° 21.7
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 22.5° / 26.7° 25.3
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 22° / 25.6° 11.6
Aug 23.6°C / 75°F 21.5° / 25.3° 11.5
Sep 24.2°C / 75°F 22.1° / 25.7° 8.4
Oct 24.8°C / 77°F 22.6° / 26.7° 18.2
Nov 26°C / 79°F 23.9° / 27.9° 21.3
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 25.5° / 29.1° 24.8
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 33 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.0 km²)
Population Density611/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1706°N, 55.2882°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 38 km
Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 130 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 29 km
2024 Belal Category 2 47 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 212 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 214 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 281 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 92 km
2014 Bejisa Category 4 53 km
2013 Dumile Category 1 104 km
2009 Gael Category 3 300 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 253 km
2002 Dina Category 4 104 km
2001 Ando Category 4 215 km
2000 Connie Category 2 142 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 173 km
1999 Davina Category 2 73 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 170 km
1996 Bonita Category 4 289 km
1995 Kylie Category 2 54 km
1994 Hollanda Category 3 75 km
1993 Colina Category 2 33 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fournaise, Piton de la (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fournaise, Piton de la Shield 2,632 m (8,635 ft) 2020 44 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

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 Saint-Leu

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire publique la Chaloupe centre
Collège de la Chaloupe
École élementaire Saint-Leu Centre
École primaire Bras Mouton
Collège Pointe des Châteaux
École primaire Pointe des Châteaux
École maternelle Saint-Leu centre
École primaire des Colimaçons
École des Camélias
École élémentaire Etang St Leu
École maternelle Étang St Leu
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Radio Stations near 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 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 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 Rivière des Galets0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Cimendef0.0
Librairie L'Océana0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Mediathèque0.0
Médiathèque Baguett’ de Saint Leu0.0
Médiathèque Benoîte Boulard0.0
Mediatheque Heva0.0
Médiathèque Michel Adélaïde0.0
Médiathèque publique Raphaël Barquisseau0.0
Médiathèque Roger Poudroux0.0
Tabac presse L & W0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Leu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Brocante du Marché de Gros
Marché artisanal
Marché Artisanal
Marche Couvert
Marché couvert
Marché couvert de Saint-Pierre
Marché Couvert du Tampon
Marché Forain
Marché forain de Beauséjour
Marché forain de l'Oasis
Marché forain de Saint-Paul
Marché Forain de Saint-Pierre (Samedi Matin)
Marché forain place des cheminots
Marché le Mercredi

Hotels in Saint-Leu

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Appartement Piton Saint Leu
Blue Margouillat
Iloha Seaview Hotel
Santa Apolonia Residence

Restaurants in Saint-Leu

28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Addict café
AlbertTraiteur Domaine des Lys
Au bon coin
Au Bout Là-Bas
Auberge du Relais
Bocca Pizza
Château de sable
Chez Bibi
Chez Stéphanie
IL était une fois
Il venezia
La Varangue
La Villa Vanille
Le 313
Le Bistro
Le Kotémer
Le Lagon
Le Teroubi
Le vieux pressoir
Le Zat
Leu bar à pâtes
Leu comptoire sushi
O milles saveurs
Rondavelle Anakao
Sarah Beach
Snack La Banane
Soluna Kafé
Tilbury Lagon

Cafes in Saint-Leu

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

L’Îlet Gourmet
Macaron Salon de thé pâtisseries
Ohana Surf Café

Castles in Saint-Leu

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel des Postes

Theme Parks in Saint-Leu

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maison du Coco

Dentists in Saint-Leu

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire Perle de Corail

Veterinaries in Saint-Leu

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RE #10694409145
RE #1720205040
RE #1720205043

Gas Stations in Saint-Leu

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RE #1505986887
RE #1505986888
Tamoil
ViTO Chaloupe Saint Leu

Banks in Saint-Leu

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque française commerciale
BNP Paribas
BRED
Caisse d'Épargne
Caisse d'épargne
Crédit Agricole
La Banque postale

Breweries in Saint-Leu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bières Picaro
Brasserie Les Couleurs
Le Dalons

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Leu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near 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 Saint-Leu

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Chaloupe
Saint-Leu

Treatment Centers in Saint-Leu

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alefpa
Institut Robert Debré

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Leu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Notre-Dame de la Salette
Église Notre-Dame de la Salette
Église Saint-Christophe
Notre-Dame des Apôtres

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-Leu

What is the population of Saint-Leu?

Saint-Leu has a population of 34,893 residents and is located in Reunion. The population density is 611 people per square mile, spread across 57.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-Leu?

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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