Bras-Panon
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Bras-Panon (French pronunciation: [bʁa panɔ̃]) is a commune on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion, which is an overseas department and region of France. Bras-Panon borders the communes of Saint-André, Saint-Benoît and Salazie; as well as the Mât river, the Rivière des Roches and the Indian Ocean.
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Bras-Panon | |
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Coordinates: 20°59′43″S 55°40′34″E | |
Country | France |
Overseas region and department | Réunion |
Arrondissement | Saint-Benoît |
Canton | Saint-André-3 |
Intercommunality | Réunion Est |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Jeannick Atchapa[1] |
Area 1 | 88.55 km2 (34.19 sq mi) |
Population (2021)[2] | 13,344 |
• Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+04:00 |
INSEE/Postal code | 97402 /97412 |
Elevation | 0–2,092 m (0–6,864 ft) (avg. 52 m or 171 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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The commune is a large producer of vanilla, and holds the largest Agricultural Show on the island, every May.