1. Saint-Denis – 147,000
Capital and largest city; administrative, cultural, and commercial hub of Réunion.
2. Saint-Paul – 104,000
Historic first French settlement, known for beaches and open-air markets.
3. Saint-Pierre – 84,000
Southern capital of the island, known for its port and seaside promenade.
4. Le Tampon – 78,000
Inland commune at higher elevation, known for agriculture and cooler climate.
5. Saint-André – 56,000
Eastern coastal town with sugarcane farming and cultural diversity.
6. Saint-Louis – 54,000
Coastal and inland commune, known for agriculture and local industries.
7. Le Port – 35,000
Main commercial harbor and industrial hub of Réunion.
8. Saint-Joseph – 34,000
Southernmost commune of the island, known for rugged coastline and rural charm.
9. Saint-Benoît – 33,000
Eastern commune with rainforest areas and agricultural land.
10. Sainte-Marie – 32,000
Northern coastal commune, home to the island’s airport and growing suburbs.
11. Sainte-Suzanne – 24,000
Northern coastal commune with historic lighthouse and sugarcane fields.
12. Entre-Deux – 24,000
Scenic inland commune known for Creole architecture and hiking trails.
13. Salazie – 23,000
Mountain commune famous for lush cirques, waterfalls, and Creole houses.
14. Les Avirons – 23,000
Western hillside commune with panoramic views and agriculture.
15. L’Étang-Salé – 22,000
Coastal commune known for its black sand beach and surfing spots.
16. La Possession – 21,000
Western commune at the foot of mountains, serving as a port access route.
17. Petite-Île – 21,000
Southern coastal commune named for its small offshore islet.
18. Trois-Bassins – 21,000
Western coastal commune known for beaches and fishing.
19. Plaine-des-Palmistes – 20,000
Highland commune surrounded by forest, gateway to volcano hikes.
20. Bras-Panon – 20,000
Eastern commune known for vanilla cultivation and agriculture fairs.
21. Saint-Philippe – 19,000
Remote southern commune on the slopes of Piton de la Fournaise volcano.
22. Cilaos – 19,000
Mountain town within a volcanic cirque, known for hiking and lentils.
23. Sainte-Rose – 18,000
Eastern commune famous for its volcanic landscapes and lava flows.
24. Saint-Leu – 18,000
Coastal town known for paragliding, surfing, and marine reserve.
25. Bois de Nèfles Saint-Paul – 16,000
Hilltop neighborhood in Saint-Paul commune with panoramic ocean views.
26. Bellemène – 15,000
Residential area in the heights of Saint-Paul.
27. Piton Saint-Leu – 14,000
Upland settlement with agricultural production and rural charm.
28. Ravine des Cabris – 13,000
Suburban district of Saint-Pierre, known for residential expansion.
29. Bois d’Olives – 12,000
Southern inland community with farming and suburban housing.
30. Terre Sainte – 11,000
Historic fishing quarter of Saint-Pierre with a vibrant local culture.
31. Piton Sainte-Rose – 10,500
Small coastal settlement affected by historic lava flows.
32. La Rivière Saint-Louis – 10,400
District of Saint-Louis near the Rivière Saint-Etienne.
33. Montvert-les-Hauts – 10,200
Upland rural community near Saint-Pierre.
34. Ligne Paradis – 10,100
Residential neighborhood in Saint-Pierre with agricultural plots.
35. Saint-Gilles-les-Bains – 9,900
Tourist resort area in Saint-Paul known for beaches and nightlife.
36. La Saline-les-Bains – 9,800
Coastal resort area with lagoon and white-sand beach.
37. Grand Fond – 9,600
Small settlement in Saint-Gilles region.
38. La Chaloupe – 9,500
Mountain village above Saint-Leu with panoramic views.
39. Grande Fontaine – 9,300
Historic neighborhood in Saint-Paul near natural springs.
40. Hermitage-les-Bains – 9,200
Lagoon-side community popular for snorkeling and calm beaches.
41. Plateau Caillou – 9,100
Residential area in Saint-Paul with community facilities.
42. La Montagne – 9,000
Hilltop district overlooking Saint-Denis with panoramic views.
43. Camélias – 8,900
Neighborhood in Saint-Denis with residential and commercial areas.
44. Bellepierre – 8,800
Upscale residential neighborhood in Saint-Denis.
45. Domenjod – 8,700
District in Saint-Denis known for mixed residential and industrial zones.
46. Tan Rouge – 8,600
Small inland village in Saint-Paul commune.
47. Piton des Goyaves – 8,500
Inland community with agricultural activity.
48. Saint-Gilles-les-Hauts – 8,400
Hillside village above Saint-Gilles-les-Bains.
49. Bois de Nèfles Sainte-Clotilde – 8,300
District in Saint-Denis known for suburban housing.
50. Fleurimont – 8,200
Residential area between Saint-Paul and Saint-Gilles.
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