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Anse La Raye, Mauritius

Mauritius

Anse La Raye is a small city in Mauritius with a population of 6,060. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,060 Population 1,146/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town and seat of the Anse la Raye District of Saint Lucia. It is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial architecture.

People

Population6,060
Density1,146/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population6,060
Population Density1,146 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-19.9906°, 57.6320°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye is a small city in Mauritius with a population of 6,060. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mauritius.

Anse La Raye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mauritius avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density1,146/sq mi
Coordinates-19.9906°N, 57.6320°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.04"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.73"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

40 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 225 km
2024 Belal Category 2 184 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 155 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 154 km
2020 Herold Category 3 249 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 140 km
2019 Gelena Category 4 272 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 230 km
2018 Berguitta Category 1 278 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 209 km
2015 Bansi Category 5 272 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 270 km
2009 Gael Category 1 284 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 237 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 130 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 103 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 195 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 133 km
2002 Dina Category 4 67 km
2000 Connie Category 3 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
February 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 7.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
August 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in

Anse La Raye has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in August to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.0") and September the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Anse La Raye

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Plus Mauritius news, music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Best FM dance, pop UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Mauritius talk UNKNOWN
MBC Radio Maurice oldies, pop UNKNOWN
OUi Radio christian, christian music MP3 128 kbps
MBC Kool FM dance, pop UNKNOWN

Museums in Anse La Raye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aapravasi Ghat
Blue Penny Museum
Centre Culturel Nelson Mandela
Château de Beau Sejour
Château de Labourdonnais
Four A Chaux De Petit Verger
L'Aventure du Sucre
La Demeure Saint Antoine
Musée d'Histoire
Natural History Museum
Photo Museum
Postal Museum

Libraries in Anse La Raye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grand baie Library0.0
Librairie Caunhye0.0
Library0.0
National Library0.0
public library0.0
UTM Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Anse La Raye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abercombie Market
Abercrombie Market
Beau Bassin Market
Central Flacq Market Fair
Central Market
Chebel market fair
goodlands
Grand Baie Bazar
Ibrahim Abdoola Market Fair
La Foire (stall)
Le Souk du Vieux Conseil
Marché central (épices)
Marché central (fruits et légumes)
Moka market
Pamplemousses Market
Qaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Market
Riviere Du Rempart Marketplace
Saint Pierre Market
Triolet Market
Veg Market
Vegetable Market

Hotels in Anse La Raye

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Paradise Cove
Lagoon Attitude

Restaurants in Anse La Raye

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Island view garden

Stadiums & Teams in Anse La Raye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Anse La Raye

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mauritius

🇲🇺 About Mauritius

Capital Port Louis
Population 1,265,303
Area 2,040 km²
GDP (USD) $14,072,212,290
GDP per capita $11,270
HDI 0.806
Life expectancy 73.4 years
Internet users 79.5%
Urban population 39.0%
Currency MUR (Rupee)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole
Calling code +230
TLD .mu
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anse La Raye

What is the population of Anse La Raye?

Anse La Raye has a population of 6,060 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,146 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anse La Raye?

Anse La Raye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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