Le Tampon
Le Tampon (French pronunciation: [lə.tɑ̃.pɔ̃]) is the fourth-largest commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the south-central part of the island of Réunion, adjacent to Saint-Pierre.
Le Tampon | |
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The church of Le Tampon | |
Location of Le Tampon | |
Coordinates: 21°16′41″S 55°30′55″E | |
Country | France |
Overseas region and department | Réunion |
Arrondissement | Saint-Pierre |
Canton | 2 cantons |
Intercommunality | Communes du Sud |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | André Thien Ah Koon[1] |
Area 1 | 165.43 km2 (63.87 sq mi) |
Population (2017-01-01)[2] | 78,629 |
• Density | 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
INSEE/Postal code | 97422 /97430 |
Elevation | 287–2,418 m (942–7,933 ft) (avg. 546 m or 1,791 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
In the early twentieth century, the town was the base for the murderer and sorcerer Sitarane.[3]
See also
References
- "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in French). 2 December 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
- "Populations légales 2017". INSEE. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- Iledelareunion.net: Sitarane (in French)
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