The Nine Districts of Mauritius: A Complete Guide

Understanding Mauritius''s Administrative Divisions

Mauritius is a small island — roughly 65 kilometres from north to south and 45 kilometres from east to west — but it is surprisingly diverse, divided into nine districts.

1. Port Louis

The capital district on the north-west coast is the commercial and cultural heart of Mauritius, featuring the Central Market, Citadelle fortress, the Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Caudan Waterfront.

2. Pamplemousses

North of the capital, famous for the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden — one of the oldest botanical gardens in the southern hemisphere.

3. Rivière du Rempart

The north-east district includes Cap Malheureux and the resort areas of Grand Baie and Pereybère — the most developed tourist coast in Mauritius.

4. Flacq

The east coast district is home to some of the finest resort hotels at Belle Mare and Trou d''Eau Douce, plus the departure point for Île aux Cerfs.

5. Grand Port

Contains Mahébourg and Blue Bay Marine Park — one of the finest coral reef systems in the Indian Ocean.

6. Savanne

The southernmost district includes the dramatic Gris Gris coastline, Rochester Falls, and the beginning of the Black River Gorges.

7. Black River (Rivière Noire)

Home to the Black River Gorges National Park, Tamarin, and the Le Morne Brabant peninsula (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

8. Moka

The central upland district, home to the administrative capital Réduit, several universities, and a growing residential population.

9. Plaines Wilhems

The most populous district, encompassing Curepipe, Quatre Bornes, Vacoas, and Beau Bassin–Rose Hill.

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