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Curepipe, Mauritius
Plaines Wilhems · Mauritius
Curepipe is a mid-size city in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius with a population of 78,618. Elevation: 1,834 ft (559 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Curepipe
Curepipe, also known as La Ville-Lumière, is a town in Mauritius, located mainly in the Plaines Wilhems District. Its eastern part lies in the Moka District. Known for its colonial architecture, the town is administered by the Municipal Council of Curepipe. Curepipe lies at a higher elevation, often referred to as the "Central Plateau". According to the census made by Statistics Mauritius in 2018, the population of the town was at 78,618.
People
Climate
| Population | 78,618 |
| Population Density | 8,481 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.3163°, 57.5259° |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
| Country | 🇲🇺 Mauritius |
| State / Province | Plaines Wilhems |
| 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 Curepipe
Curepipe is a mid-size city in Mauritius (Plaines Wilhems) with a population of 78,618. The city sits at an elevation of 1,834 feet (559 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 Curepipe
Curepipe 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 | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.3163°N, 57.5259°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in |
Curepipe has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.7") and October the driest (2.5").
Schools in Curepipe
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary Private School | — | — | — | — |
| Curepipe Road Govt School | — | — | — | — |
| St Jean Bosco RCA School | — | — | — | — |
| Notre Dame Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Esprit RCA School | — | — | — | — |
| Hindu Girls College | — | — | — | — |
| SSS Forest Side - Boys | — | — | — | — |
| SSS Forest Side - Girls | — | — | — | — |
| St Joseph's College | — | — | — | — |
| Notre-Dame de Lorette's College - Curepipe | — | — | — | — |
| Cite Atlee Government School | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire du Lycée Labourdonnais | — | — | — | — |
| La Confiance RCA | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Labourdonnais | — | — | — | — |
| Pre-primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Patrick's School | — | — | — | — |
| OCEP college | — | — | — | — |
| Floreal State Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mesnil Government School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Curepipe
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 Curepipe
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aapravasi Ghat | ||||
| Biscuiterie Rault | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Frederik Hendrik Museum | ||||
| Frederik Hendrik Museum | ||||
| L'Aventure du Sucre | ||||
| Maison du rhum & dégustation | ||||
| Masonic Lodge | ||||
| Milestones Motor Museum | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire | ||||
| Museum Touche Du Bois | ||||
| National History Museum Mahebourg | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Open air museum of Trou Chenille | ||||
| Photo Museum | ||||
| Postal Museum | ||||
| Robert Edward Hart Museum | ||||
| Saint Aubin Sugarcane Museum | ||||
| Vanilla House |
Libraries in Curepipe
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambous Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Caunhye | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UTM Resource Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Curepipe
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercombie Market | |||||
| Abercrombie Market | |||||
| Ah Teck Store | |||||
| Ajanta-Store | |||||
| Anand Store | |||||
| Bazar | |||||
| Bazar | |||||
| Bazar de Souillac | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Dr James Burty David Marketplace | |||||
| Fara Poulet Frais | |||||
| Farmers market and clothing | |||||
| Fish stands | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Market of Mahebourg | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Vacoas market | |||||
| Veg Market | |||||
| Vegetable Market |
Restaurants in Curepipe
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Curepipe
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Curepipe
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Curepipe
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Curepipe
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Curepipe
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Curepipe
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Curepipe
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Curepipe
16 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Curepipe
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Curepipe
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Curepipe
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Curepipe
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Curepipe
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | Large Airport |
| Skydive Austral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Curepipe
5 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Eau Coulée Post Office | |
| Floreal Post Office | |
| La Poste mauricienne | |
| Mauritius Post Office | |
| Post Office - Forest Side |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Curepipe
15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abbe Laval Mosque | |
| An Noor | |
| Din E Muhamad Mosque | |
| Eglise Saint Paul | |
| Eglise Sainte-Hélène | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Grotto | |
| new jerusalem | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah de Forest Side | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah de Forest Side | |
| Sathya Sai Centre Mandir of Curepipe | |
| Shri Radha & Krishna Mandiram | |
| St. Clement's Anglican Church | |
| Tout Cour Lane Kali Mata Mandir |
Quick Facts
Around Curepipe
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Curepipe
51 places within 15 km
- • Aquarium Centre
- • Farqhuar House
- • Caverne de Vacoas
- • Trois Cavernes
- • Berthelot Peak
- • Brise Fer
- • Butte Chaumont
- • Candos Hill
- • Corps de Garde
- + 27 more
- • ruin
- • Alexandra Falls
- • Corps de Garde southern viewpoint
- • Machabée Viewpoint
- • Mirador View
- • Mount St. Pierre Viewpoint
- + 6 more
- • African Safari
- • Giraffe Platform
- • Petting Farm
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What is the population of Curepipe?
Curepipe has a population of 78,618 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 8,481 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Curepipe?
Curepipe 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.