Saint-Leu, Réunion
| Saint-Leu | ||
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Town Hall | ||
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| Coordinates: 21°09′59″S 55°17′13″E / 21.1664°S 55.2869°ECoordinates: 21°09′59″S 55°17′13″E / 21.1664°S 55.2869°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Overseas region and department | Réunion | |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Paul | |
| Intercommunality | Territoire de la Côte Ouest | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2014-2020) | Thierry Robert (LPA) | |
| Area1 | 118.37 km2 (45.70 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012)2 | 32,971 | |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 97413 / 97436 | |
| Elevation |
0–2,782 m (0–9,127 ft) (avg. 4 m or 13 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
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Saint-Leu is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the west side of the island of Réunion.
Sports
Surf
It is a well-known surf spot. Various surfing competitions have been held in Saint-Leu, including World Qualifying Series (WQS) and ASP World Tour (WCT)[1] competitions. It is well known for its famous left wave.
Paragliding
There is a paragliding base at Colimaçons. Paragliding World Cup races have been held in Saint-Leu in 2003 and 2006, and Pre World Cup Tour race in 2010[2] and 2015.[3] In 2016 the city will held again a Paragliding World Cup race (October 2016).[4]
Points of interest
- Conservatoire botanique national de Mascarin
- Kélonia Marine Turtle Station
- Museum Stella Matutina
Neighborhoods of Saint Leu
- Downtown Saint-Leu
- Chaloupe Saint-Leu
- Pointe au Sel
- Bras Mouton;
- Bac en fer
- Cap Saint-Leu
- La Fontaine
- L'Etang Saint-Leu
- La Pointe des Châteaux
- Les Colimaçons
- Le Plate
- Grand Fond
- Stella Matutina
- Le Portail
- Piton Saint-Leu
- Communes of the Réunion department
Gallery
References
External links
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- Official website (French)
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