Le Tampon Population 2026
Le Tampon has a population of 81,943, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 9.2% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 1.9× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
81,943
Rank in Réunion
#4
Coordinates
21.28°S, 55.52°E
~585 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
44 km
27 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 |
| Saint-André | 57,150 | #5 |
| Saint-Louis | 53,935 | #6 |
| Saint-Joseph | 38,807 | #7 |
| Saint-Benoît | 37,023 | #8 |
| La Possession | 35,245 | #9 |
Cities near Le Tampon
- Saint-Pierre84,077 people · ~8 km away
- Saint-Louis53,935 people · ~11 km away
- Saint-Joseph38,807 people · ~15 km away
- Piton Saint-Leu29,278 people · ~22 km away
- Saint-Leu34,893 people · ~27 km away
- Saint-Benoît37,023 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Le Tampon?
Le Tampon has a population of 81,943 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is Le Tampon in?
Le Tampon is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is Le Tampon the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 44 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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