Rivière de l'Est

The Rivière de l'Est is a river on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It flows northeast from the southeast of the island, reaching the sea between the towns of Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Rose. It is 21.2 km (13.2 mi) long.[1]

Rivière de l'Est
View from the bridge across Le Rivière de l'Est
Location
CountryFrance
RegionRéunion
Physical characteristics
Source 
  elevation2,350 ft (720 m)
Mouth 
  location
Indian Ocean
  coordinates
21°6′22″S 55°46′13″E
  elevation
sea level
Length21.2 km (13.2 mi)

The Rivière de l'Est flows down the slopes of the Shield volcano Piton de la Fournaise from an elevation of 720 metres (2,350 ft) above sea level.

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