Saint-Leu, Réunion
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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 | |
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| • 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. 2Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. |
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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.
Saint-Leu is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the west side of the island of Réunion.
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) competitions. It is well known for its famous left wave.
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 and 2015. In 2016 the city will held again a Paragliding World Cup race (October 2016).
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