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Bambous, Mauritius
Black River · Mauritius
Bambous is a small city in Black River, Mauritius with a population of 17,818. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Bambous
Bambous is a small town in Mauritius located in the Rivière Noire District. The village is administered by the Bambous Village Council under the aegis of the Rivière Noire District Council. According to the census by Statistics Mauritius in 2011, the population was 15,345.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,818 |
| Population Density | 1,785 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.2567°, 57.4061° |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
| Country | 🇲🇺 Mauritius |
| State / Province | Black River |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.6 inches (1,513 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bambous
Bambous is a small city in Mauritius (Black River) with a population of 17,818. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mauritius.
Climate in Bambous
Bambous 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above Mauritius avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,785/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.2567°N, 57.4061°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
Bambous has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.5") and September the driest (2.1").
Schools in Bambous
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bambous Government School | — | — | — | — |
| New Bambous Geoffroy Government School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bambous
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 Bambous
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aapravasi Ghat | ||||
| Blue Penny Museum | ||||
| Bois Chéri Tea 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 | ||||
| Maison du rhum & dégustation | ||||
| Masonic Lodge | ||||
| Milestones Motor Museum | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire | ||||
| Museum Touche Du Bois | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Open air museum of Trou Chenille | ||||
| Photo Museum | ||||
| Postal Museum | ||||
| Vanilla House |
Libraries in Bambous
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambous Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grand baie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| public library | 0.0 | |||||
| UTM Resource Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bambous
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercombie Market | |||||
| Abercrombie Market | |||||
| Ah Teck Store | |||||
| Ajanta-Store | |||||
| Anand Store | |||||
| Bazar | |||||
| Bazar Plaisance | |||||
| Beau Bassin Market | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Chantefrais | |||||
| Chebel market fair | |||||
| Cocorico Store | |||||
| Cold Storage | |||||
| Da Patten Fair | |||||
| Dr James Burty David Marketplace | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 |
Restaurants in Bambous
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bambous
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bambous
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bambous
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bambous
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bambous
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bambous
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bambous
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | Large Airport |
| Skydive Austral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bambous
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblée en Dieu | |
| Eglise Chrétienne | |
| Église Saint-Sauveur |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Bambous?
Bambous has a population of 17,818 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,785 people per square mile, spread across 10.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bambous?
Bambous has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches.