Saint-Benoît Population 2026
Saint-Benoît has a population of 37,023, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 4.2% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,023
Rank in Réunion
#8
Coordinates
21.04°S, 55.72°E
~17 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
33 km
20 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 |
| La Possession | 35,245 | #9 |
Cities near Saint-Benoît
- Saint-André57,150 people · ~11 km away
- Sainte-Suzanne24,293 people · ~18 km away
- Sainte-Marie34,344 people · ~23 km away
- Saint-Denis154,765 people · ~33 km away
- Le Tampon81,943 people · ~34 km away
- Saint-Joseph38,807 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint-Benoît?
Saint-Benoît has a population of 37,023 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is Saint-Benoît in?
Saint-Benoît is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is Saint-Benoît the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 33 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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