Le Tampon
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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.
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Le Tampon | |
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Coordinates: 21°16′41″S 55°30′55″E | |
Country | France |
Overseas region and department | Réunion |
Arrondissement | Saint Pierre |
Canton | 2 cantons |
Intercommunality | CA du Sud |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | André Thien Ah Koon[1] |
Area 1 | 165.43 km2 (63.87 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 81,943 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
INSEE/Postal code | 97422 /97430 |
Elevation | 287–2,418 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. |
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In the early twentieth century, the town was the base for the murderer and sorcerer Sitarane.[3]