Saint-Leu Population 2026

Saint-Leu has a population of 34,893, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 3.9% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 4.4× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.

Population (city proper)
34,893
Rank in Réunion
#10
Coordinates
21.17°S, 55.29°E
~10 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
36 km
22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Reunion

CityPopulationRank in Réunion
Saint-Denis154,765#1
Saint-Paul105,240#2
Saint-Pierre84,077#3
Le Tampon81,943#4
Saint-André57,150#5
Saint-Louis53,935#6
Saint-Joseph38,807#7
Saint-Benoît37,023#8

Cities near Saint-Leu

FAQ

What is the population of Saint-Leu?
Saint-Leu has a population of 34,893 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is Saint-Leu in?
Saint-Leu is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is Saint-Leu the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 36 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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