Le Volcan

Le Volcan is an area in and has an elevation of 2,161 metres. Le Volcan is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Piton de la Fournaise and Dolomieu Crater.

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is the only active volcano on Island, and one of the most active in the world. Rising to 2,631 m above sea level, locals know it as "Le Volcan".

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Enclos Fouqué and Plaine des Osmondes.

Locality
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The is the most recent caldera built by the , the active volcano of the isle of la . is situated 3 km west of Le Volcan.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 3 km northeast of Le Volcan.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 7 km west of Le Volcan.

Le Volcan

Latitude
-21.23272° or 21° 13′ 58″ south
Longitude
55.72102° or 55° 43′ 16″ east
Elevation
2,161 metres (7,090 feet)
Open location code
5HCQQP8C+WC
Geo­Names ID
11877636
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Satellite Map

Discover Le Volcan from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Le Volcan” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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