La Plaine aux Sables

La Plaine aux Sables is a locality in and has an elevation of 1,442 metres. La Plaine aux Sables is situated near the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
  • Type: Locality
  • Description: human settlement in France
  • Also known as: “Plaine aux Sables” and “Plaine des Sables”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Chapelle de la Nouvelle and Grand Bénare.

Church
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a church.

Peak
Photo: B.navez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a volcanic peak on the island… is situated 3 km south of La Plaine aux Sables.

Church
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Nouvelle and Marla.

Hamlet
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Hamlet
Photo: Rémih, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Hamlet
Photo: Bouba, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km northwest of La Plaine aux Sables.

La Plaine aux Sables

Latitude
-21.08946° or 21° 5′ 22″ south
Longitude
55.42303° or 55° 25′ 23″ east
Elevation
1,442 metres (4,731 feet)
Open location code
5HCQWC6F+66
Open­Street­Map ID
node 515618372
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
11877908
Wiki­data ID
Q3211705
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In Other Languages

From French to Japanese—“La Plaine aux Sables” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Trois Roches and Îlet Georges.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Trois Roches Fall and Boureau d’information de La Nouvelle.

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