L'Étang-Salé
L'Étang-Salé (French pronunciation: [letɑ̃ sale]; French for The Salty Pond) is a commune in the department and region of Réunion. It is bordered by the communes of Les Avirons and Saint-Louis. Within the commune is the Étang-Salé forest. There is also a beach with black sand in the commune that is a popular surfing spot.
L'Étang-Salé | |
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Beach of L'Étang-Salé | |
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Location of L'Étang-Salé | |
| Coordinates: 21°15′58″S 55°22′01″E | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | Réunion |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Pierre |
| Canton | L'Étang-Salé |
| Intercommunality | Villes solidaires |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2022–2026) | Mathieu Hoarau |
| Area 1 | 38.65 km2 (14.92 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | 13,836 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (930/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
| INSEE/Postal code | 97404 /97427 |
| Elevation | 0–1,781 m (0–5,843 ft) (avg. 31 m or 102 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
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