Largest Cities in Reunion

Top 25 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Reunion

1 Saint-Denis RE 154,765

2 Saint-Paul RE 105,240

3 Saint-Pierre RE 84,077

4 Le Tampon RE 81,943

5 Saint-André RE 57,150

6 Saint-Louis RE 53,935

7 Saint-Joseph RE 38,807

8 Saint-Benoît RE 37,023

9 La Possession RE 35,245

10 Saint-Leu RE 34,893

11 Sainte-Marie RE 34,344

12 Le Port RE 33,336

13 Piton Saint-Leu RE 29,278

14 Sainte-Suzanne RE 24,293

15 L'Étang-Salé RE 13,836

16 Bras-Panon RE 13,344

17 Petite-Île RE 12,617

18 Les Avirons RE 11,434

19 Salazie RE 7,696

20 Les Trois-Bassins RE 7,114

21 Entre-Deux RE 7,105

22 Sainte-Rose RE 7,035

23 La Plaine-des-Palmistes RE 6,821

24 Cilaos RE 6,225

25 Saint-Philippe RE 5,441

The largest cities in Reunion represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Saint-Denis leads with a population of 154,765, followed by Saint-Paul and Saint-Pierre. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. RE dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Saint-Denis's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. RE has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 483,175.

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