🇷🇪 Réunion

About Réunion

Réunion is an island in the Indian Ocean that is an overseas department and region of France within the African region. Part of the Mascarene Islands, it is located approximately 679 kilometres east of the island of Madagascar and 175 kilometres (94 nmi) southwest of the island of Mauritius. As of January 2026, it had a population of 910,985. Its capital and largest city is Saint-Denis.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

euro (EUR)

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Africa

Capital

Saint-Denis

Area

2,511 km²

Population

896,175

Timezone

UTC+04:00

Languages

French

Calling Code

+262

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

RE