Saint-Joseph Population 2026
Saint-Joseph has a population of 38,807, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 4.4% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 4.0× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,807
Rank in Réunion
#7
Coordinates
21.38°S, 55.62°E
~43 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
58 km
36 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-Benoît | 37,023 | #8 |
| La Possession | 35,245 | #9 |
Cities near Saint-Joseph
- Saint-Pierre84,077 people · ~15 km away
- Le Tampon81,943 people · ~15 km away
- Saint-Louis53,935 people · ~24 km away
- Piton Saint-Leu29,278 people · ~36 km away
- Saint-Benoît37,023 people · ~39 km away
- Saint-Leu34,893 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint-Joseph?
Saint-Joseph has a population of 38,807 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is Saint-Joseph in?
Saint-Joseph is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is Saint-Joseph the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 58 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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