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Arsenal, Mauritius

Pamplemousses · Mauritius

Arsenal is a small town in Pamplemousses, Mauritius with a population of 2,599. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,599 Population 985/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Arsenal

Arsenal is a village located in the Pamplemousses District of northern Mauritius, approximately 15 kilometres north of Port Louis, the national capital. The area combines rural landscapes, small-scale commerce, and residential developments. Arsenal is best known for its historical origins under French colonial rule, its proximity to major urban centres, and the presence of renewable-energy infrastructure such as a large solar farm. The village also hosts a government school, Arsenal Government School, one of the country's oldest, a private secondary school and a private primary school. The Arsenal Wanderers football club is based in Arsenal.

People

Population2,599
Density985/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population2,599
Population Density985 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates-20.1056°, 57.5353°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvincePamplemousses
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 Arsenal

Arsenal is a small town in Mauritius (Pamplemousses) with a population of 2,599. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 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.

Climate in Arsenal

Arsenal has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Aug (19.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1917 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 21.5° / 28.1° 321.5
Feb 25°C / 77°F 21.7° / 28.2° 326.7
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 21.3° / 27.8° 328.0
Apr 23.8°C / 75°F 20.6° / 27° 141.5
May 21.9°C / 71°F 18.6° / 25.2° 114.0
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 17.2° / 23.1° 103.0
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 16.3° / 22.4° 113.9
Aug 19.2°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.4° 89.1
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.2° 82.7
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.7° 71.0
Nov 22.7°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.5° 92.9
Dec 24°C / 75°F 20.4° / 27.7° 133.0
Arsenal 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 131 feet.

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

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density985/sq mi
Coordinates-20.1056°N, 57.5353°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.39"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 27, 2018.

Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 214 km
2024 Belal Category 2 169 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 164 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 163 km
2020 Herold Category 3 265 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 131 km
2019 Gelena Category 4 288 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 244 km
2018 Berguitta Category 1 293 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 193 km
2015 Bansi Category 5 282 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 281 km
2009 Gael Category 1 286 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 240 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 136 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 118 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 206 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 143 km
2002 Dina Category 4 79 km
2000 Connie Category 3 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in Wettest
March 78°F (26°C) 8.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 78°F (25°C) 6.4 in

Arsenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.4") and September the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Arsenal

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 Arsenal

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

Libraries in Arsenal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bambous Library0.0
Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Grand baie Library0.0
Librairie Caunhye0.0
Library0.0
National Library0.0
public library0.0
UTM Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Arsenal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abercombie Market
Abercrombie Market
Ah Teck Store
Ajanta-Store
Anand Store
Bazar
Bazar Plaisance
Beau Bassin Market
Bel Air Market fair
Central Flacq Market Fair
Central Market
Chantefrais
Chebel market fair
Cocorico Store
Cold Storage
Da Patten Fair
Fara Poulet Frais
goodlands
Grand Baie Bazar
Happy Days Mini Market
Henrietta Co-operative Store
Ibrahim Abdoola Market Fair
La Foire (stall)
Le Palis Store
Le Souk du Vieux Conseil
Mangalkhan Store
Marché Bambou
Marché central (épices)
Marché central (fruits et légumes)
Market
Mauree Store
Mini Baz
Mini Market Le Cordon Bleu
Moka market
Moonlight Mini Market
Moothoo Trading
New Arab Town Fair
Noorah Cold Store
P. Bissessur Store
Pamplemousses Market
Poultry Shop
Qaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Market
Quatre Bornes Market
Raheemeea Store
Ramnauth Store
Riviere Du Rempart Marketplace
Rose Hill Market
Royal Mart
Saba Mini Market
Saint Pierre Market
Soomaroo Store
Sunny Store
Supertote
T-Lukkhoo Mini Store
Triolet Market
Vacoas market
Veg Market
Vegetable Market

Hotels in Arsenal

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

InterContinental Hotel
Jadis
The Address Boutique Hotel
The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa, Mauritius

Restaurants in Arsenal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Fourchette

Gas Stations in Arsenal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Arsenal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arsenal

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 Arsenal

What is the population of Arsenal?

Arsenal has a population of 2,599 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 985 people per square mile, spread across 2.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arsenal?

Arsenal 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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