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La Possession
City in Saint-Paul, Réunion
Overview
La Possession is a laid-back coastal town on Réunion's northwest, serving as a gateway to lush mountains and inviting the island's adventurous spirits. It combines everyday Creole life with access to exceptional hiking and viewpoints. Despite its proximity to Saint-Denis, it retains a slower, close-knit community atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Réunion
District
Saint-Paul
Population
—
Time Zone
Indian/Reunion
Coordinates
-21.00°, 55.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,835
Local Cost
$1,115
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
60
English
50
Temperature
25.8°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
23.8°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
19.9°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
631 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
1
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RUN
Distance
25 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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