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Rivière de l'Est

Coordinates: 21°6′22″S 55°46′13″E / 21.10611°S 55.77028°E / -21.10611; 55.77028
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Rivière de l'Est
View from the bridge across Le Rivière de l'Est
Map
Location
CountryFrance
RegionRéunion
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • elevation2,350 ft (720 m)
Mouth 
 • location
Indian Ocean
 • coordinates
21°6′22″S 55°46′13″E / 21.10611°S 55.77028°E / -21.10611; 55.77028
 • elevation
sea level
Length21.2 km (13.2 mi)

The Rivière de l'Est is a river on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It flows northeast from the southeast of the island, reaching the sea between the towns of Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Rose. It is 21.2 km (13.2 mi) long.[1]

The Rivière de l'Est flows down the slopes of the shield volcano Piton de la Fournaise from an elevation of 720 metres (2,350 ft) above sea level.

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Rivière de l'Est (40050100)".