List of settlements in Mauritius facts for kids
Mauritius is a beautiful island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its stunning beaches, lagoons, and reefs. But beyond the natural beauty, Mauritius is also home to many interesting cities, towns, and villages where people live and work.
This article will take you on a tour of these places, from the busy capital city to the smaller, peaceful villages. You'll learn about where people live across the main island of Mauritius, as well as on the smaller islands of Rodrigues and Agalega.
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Exploring Mauritius's Main Island
The main island of Mauritius is divided into different areas, including cities, towns, and many villages. Each type of settlement has its own unique feel and importance.
Big Cities in Mauritius
Cities are the largest and busiest places on the island. They are centers for business, government, and culture.
- Port Louis
- Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius. It's a very important place for the country's economy and government.
- In the year 2000, about 144,307 people lived here.
- It's located in the Port Louis district.
- Ebene City
- Ebene City is a newer, modern city. It's known as a hub for technology and business.
- It's located in the Plaines Wilhems district.
Lively Towns of Mauritius
Towns are generally smaller than cities but are still important centers of activity. They often have many shops, schools, and homes.
- Beau Bassin - Rose Hill
- This is a combined town with a population of about 103,872 people in 2000.
- It's located in the Plaines Wilhems district.
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- Curepipe
- Curepipe is another major town, with about 78,920 people living there in 2000.
- It's also in the Plaines Wilhems district and is known for its cooler climate.
- Quatre-Bornes
- This town had a population of about 75,884 in 2000.
- It's located in the Plaines Wilhems district and is a popular place for shopping.
- Vacoas-Phoenix
- Vacoas-Phoenix is a large town with around 100,066 people in 2000.
- It's also part of the Plaines Wilhems district.
Many Villages Across Mauritius
Mauritius has a large number of villages, 124 in total! These are smaller communities where many people live. Some villages are even divided into smaller areas called suburbs. These villages are spread across the different districts of Mauritius.
Some examples of villages include:
- Albion (Black River district)
- Bambous (Black River district)
- Bel Air Rivière Sèche (Flacq district)
- Centre de Flacq (Flacq district)
- Goodlands (Rivière du Rempart district)
- Grand Baie (Rivière du Rempart district)
- Mahébourg (Grand Port district)
- Pamplemousses (Pamplemousses district)
- St. Pierre (Moka district)
- Triolet (Pamplemousses district)
These villages vary in size, with some having a few hundred residents and others having over ten thousand. They play an important role in the daily life of the island.
Rodrigues Island's Communities
Rodrigues is a smaller island that is part of Mauritius. It has its own unique communities, which are often called municipalities or zones. In 2000, the total population of Rodrigues was about 35,779 people.
Rodrigues has 14 main zones, including:
- Baie Malgache
- Coromandel - Graviers
- La Ferme
- Lataniers - Mont Lubin
- Oyster Bay (Baie aux Huîtres)
- Petit Gabriel
- Port Mathurin (the main town on Rodrigues)
- Rivière Cocos
These zones are further divided into 182 smaller areas called localities.
Agalega Islands' Settlements
The Agalega Islands are two small islands north of Mauritius. They are much smaller and have a much smaller population. In 2011, the total population was about 289 people.
The main settlements on Agalega include:
- La Fourche (on North Island)
- Sainte Rita (on South Island)
- Vingt Cinq (on North Island)
These islands are less populated and offer a different kind of island life compared to the main island of Mauritius.
Images for kids
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Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius.
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The Plaza in Beau Bassin - Rose Hill.
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The Town Hall in Curepipe.
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The Town Hall (Mairie) in Quatre-Bornes.
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A view of Vacoas.
