La Possession Population 2026
La Possession has a population of 35,245, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 4.0% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 4.4× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,245
Rank in Réunion
#9
Coordinates
20.93°S, 55.33°E
~24 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Reunion
| City | Population | Rank in Réunion |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Denis | 154,765 | #1 |
| Saint-Paul | 105,240 | #2 |
| Saint-Pierre | 84,077 | #3 |
| Le Tampon | 81,943 | #4 |
| Saint-André | 57,150 | #5 |
| Saint-Louis | 53,935 | #6 |
| Saint-Joseph | 38,807 | #7 |
| Saint-Benoît | 37,023 | #8 |
Cities near La Possession
- Le Port33,336 people · ~4 km away
- Saint-Paul105,240 people · ~11 km away
- Saint-Denis154,765 people · ~13 km away
- Sainte-Marie34,344 people · ~23 km away
- Saint-Leu34,893 people · ~27 km away
- Sainte-Suzanne24,293 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Possession?
La Possession has a population of 35,245 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is La Possession in?
La Possession is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is La Possession the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 13 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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