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Réunion

La Réunion

Eastern Africa, Africa

French

Réunion (La Réunion) is a territory in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 896,175 and an area of 2,511 km², the capital city is Saint-Denis. The official language is French. The national currency is the euro (€ EUR).

Quick Facts

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Saint-Denis
Capital
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896,175
Population
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2,511 km²
Area (km²)
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970 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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357 / km²
Population Density
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€ EUR
Currency
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+262
Dial Code
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.re
TLD
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Africa
Continent

Travel & Living

Key indicators for visiting or living in Réunion. Average temperature in Saint-Denis: 11.1°C (52°F).

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11.1°C
Avg Temp (Saint-Denis)

Geography

Réunion is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 21.15°S, 55.50°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 2,511 km² (970 mi²). Population density: 357 people per km².

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates21.15°S, 55.50°E
TimezonesUTC+04:00

Cities in Réunion

Frequently Asked Questions about Réunion

What is the capital of Réunion?
The capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis.
What is the population of Réunion?
Réunion has a population of approximately 896,175 people.
What continent is Réunion in?
Réunion is located in Africa, in the Eastern Africa subregion.
Where is Réunion located?
Réunion is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, at coordinates 21.1°S, 55.5°E.
What currency does Réunion use?
Réunion uses the euro (€ EUR).
What is the capital and currency of Réunion?
The capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis and the currency is the euro (EUR).
What language is spoken in Réunion?
The official language of Réunion is French.
What is the area of Réunion?
Réunion covers a total area of 2,511 km² (970 square miles).
How large is Réunion in square miles?
Réunion has a total area of approximately 970 square miles (2,511 km²).
What is the population density of Réunion?
Réunion has a population density of approximately 357 people per km².
Is Réunion an independent country?
Réunion is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
Does Réunion have any land borders?
No, Réunion has no land borders.
What is the average temperature in Saint-Denis?
The average annual temperature in Saint-Denis, the capital of Réunion, is approximately 11.1°C (52°F).
What is the country calling code for Réunion?
The international calling code for Réunion is +262. To call Réunion from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +262 and the local number.
What time zone is Réunion in?
Réunion operates on the UTC+04:00 time zone.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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