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Rivière des Pluies
River in Réunion, France / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rivière des Pluies is a river on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It flows to the sea on the island's northern shore, between the communes of Saint-Denis and Sainte-Marie. It is 18.5 km (11.5 mi) long.[1]
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Rivière des Pluies | |
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![]() Rivière-des-Pluies below the Desbassyns bridge | |
Location | |
Country | France |
Region | Réunion |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• coordinates | 20°52′58″S 55°30′8″E |
Length | 18.5 km (11.5 mi) |
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It gives its name to a district of Sainte-Marie that overlooks the river, and is inhabited by many people working in the capital.