Petite-Ile
Small coastal commune on the French island of Réunion, Petite-Île sits between Saint-Joseph and Saint-Pierre in mountain terrain with the sea within walking distance. Its name comes from the vegetated islet just off its coast — the only such islet near Réunion — and its little central core has cafés and restaurants. The commune was established in 1935.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population12,617
- Nearest water from center 2.3 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
Nearest airports
Petite-Ile: quick answers
Where is Petite-Ile?
Petite-Ile is in Réunion, about 54 km33 miles in a straight line from Saint-Denis.
How do you get to Petite-Ile?
The nearest airport is Saint-Pierre (ZSE), about 44 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Petite-Ile?
The warmest month is January, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 16°C62°F. The wettest month is February, with about 279 mm11.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Petite-Ile?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Petite-Ile?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cilaos, Saint-Pierre and Le Tampon.