Piton Saint-Leu Population 2026
Piton Saint-Leu has a population of 29,278, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 3.3% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 5.3× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,278
Rank in Réunion
#13
Coordinates
21.22°S, 55.32°E
~350 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
40 km
25 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 Piton Saint-Leu
- Saint-Leu34,893 people · ~6 km away
- Saint-Louis53,935 people · ~12 km away
- Saint-Pierre84,077 people · ~22 km away
- Le Tampon81,943 people · ~22 km away
- Saint-Paul105,240 people · ~24 km away
- Le Port33,336 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Piton Saint-Leu?
Piton Saint-Leu has a population of 29,278 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is Piton Saint-Leu in?
Piton Saint-Leu is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is Piton Saint-Leu the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 40 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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