Saint-Paul Population 2026

Saint-Paul has a population of 105,240, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 12% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 1.5× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.

Population (city proper)
105,240
Rank in Réunion
#2
Coordinates
21.01°S, 55.27°E
~11 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
23 km
14 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Reunion

CityPopulationRank in Réunion
Saint-Denis154,765#1
Saint-Pierre84,077#3
Le Tampon81,943#4
Saint-André57,150#5
Saint-Louis53,935#6
Saint-Joseph38,807#7
Saint-Benoît37,023#8
La Possession35,245#9

Cities near Saint-Paul

FAQ

What is the population of Saint-Paul?
Saint-Paul has a population of 105,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is Saint-Paul in?
Saint-Paul is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is Saint-Paul the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 23 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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