Le Tampon

Le Tampon (French pronunciation: [lə tɑ̃pɔ̃]) is the fourth-largest commune in the French overseas department and region of Réunion. It is located on the south-central part of the island of Réunion, adjacent to Saint Pierre.

Le Tampon
The church of Le Tampon
Location of Le Tampon
Coordinates: 21°16′41″S 55°30′55″E
CountryFrance
Overseas region and departmentRéunion
ArrondissementSaint Pierre
Canton2 cantons
IntercommunalityCA du Sud
Government
  Mayor (2020–2026) André Thien Ah Koon
Area
1
165.43 km2 (63.87 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
81,943
  Density500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+04:00
INSEE/Postal code
97422 /97430
Elevation287–2,418 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.

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