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Piton Tortue

Piton Tortue is a peak in , and has an elevation of 1,776 metres. Piton Tortue is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,776 metres
  • Description: mountain in France
  • Also known as: “Piton de Tortue” and “Piton Vert”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Piton de Bébour and Chapelle Saint-Joseph-Ouvrier de Grand-Bassin.

Peak
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is a peak.

Church
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is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bourg-Murat and Cilaos.

Village
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is a village on the on the French island of , lying north east of . It has a museum dedicated to the nearby volcano and is home to the Piton de la Fournaise Volcano Observatory.

Town
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is a town and commune on the island of in the Indian Ocean. It is located centrally on the , in a caldera of altitude 1,214 m. The caldera is also named for the community. is situated 8 km west of Piton Tortue.

Piton Tortue

Latitude
-21.15032° or 21° 9′ 1″ south
Longitude
55.5513° or 55° 33′ 5″ east
Elevation
1,776 metres (5,827 feet)
Open location code
5HCQRHX2+VG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2916532648
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
935154
Wiki­data ID
Q16670216
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Piton Tortue” goes by many names.
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  • Zulu: “Piton Tortue”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Mare à Boue and France, La Réunion (eaux territoriales).

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Petit Piton and Piton Lepervanche.

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