Sainte-Marie Population 2026
Sainte-Marie has a population of 34,344, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇷🇪 Réunion, located in Reunion. Roughly 3.9% of Réunion's population lives here. It is about 4.5× smaller than Saint-Denis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,344
Rank in Réunion
#11
Coordinates
20.90°S, 55.55°E
~9 m elevation · Indian/Reunion
Distance to capital (Saint-Denis)
11 km
7 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 Sainte-Marie
- Sainte-Suzanne24,293 people · ~6 km away
- Saint-Denis154,765 people · ~11 km away
- Saint-André57,150 people · ~13 km away
- La Possession35,245 people · ~23 km away
- Saint-Benoît37,023 people · ~23 km away
- Le Port33,336 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sainte-Marie?
Sainte-Marie has a population of 34,344 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Réunion.
What region is Sainte-Marie in?
Sainte-Marie is located in Reunion, Réunion.
Is Sainte-Marie the capital of Réunion?
No, the capital of Réunion is Saint-Denis, about 11 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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