Plaine des Cafres

The Plaine des Cafres is a plateau on Island, one of the French volcanic islands in the in the southwestern Indian Ocean.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Piton Doret and Pitons Mare à Boue.

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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is a peak.

Peak
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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bourg-Murat.

Village
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is a village on the Plaine des Cafres 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. is situated 5 km south of Plaine des Cafres.

Plaine des Cafres

Latitude
-21.16149° or 21° 9′ 41″ south
Longitude
55.56437° or 55° 33′ 52″ east
Elevation
1,647 metres (5,404 feet)
Open location code
5HCQRHQ7+CP
Geo­Names ID
936032
Wiki­data ID
Q3390994
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Satellite Map

Discover Plaine des Cafres from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Plaine des Cafres” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Piton Tortue and Col de Bellevue.

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