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Grand Baie, Mauritius
Rivière du Rempart · Mauritius
Grand Baie is a small city in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius with a population of 12,173. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Grand Baie
Grand Baie is a coastal village in Mauritius located mainly in the Rivière du Rempart District. The western part of the village lies inside the Pamplemousses District. The village is administered by the Grand Baie Village Council under the aegis of the Rivière du Rempart District Council. According to the census by Statistics Mauritius in 2011, the population was at 11,910.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,173 |
| Population Density | 2,242 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.0182°, 57.5802° |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
| Country | 🇲🇺 Mauritius |
| State / Province | Rivière du Rempart |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,184 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Grand Baie
Grand Baie is a small city in Mauritius (Rivière du Rempart) with a population of 12,173. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Grand Baie
Grand Baie 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 | 77.1°F |
| 43% above Mauritius avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.0182°N, 57.5802°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
Grand Baie 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").
Schools in Grand Baie
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Bay Elementary Shool | — | — | — | — |
| Grand Baie Government School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Grand Baie
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 Grand Baie
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Grand Baie
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambous Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Grand baie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Caunhye | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| public library | 0.0 | |||||
| UTM Resource Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Grand Baie
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercombie Market | |||||
| Abercrombie Market | |||||
| Bazar | |||||
| Bazar Plaisance | |||||
| Beau Bassin Market | |||||
| Bel Air Market fair | |||||
| Central Flacq Market Fair | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Chebel market fair | |||||
| Da Patten Fair | |||||
| goodlands | |||||
| Grand Baie Bazar | |||||
| Ibrahim Abdoola Market Fair | |||||
| La Foire (stall) | |||||
| Le Souk du Vieux Conseil | |||||
| Marché Bambou | |||||
| Marché central (épices) | |||||
| Marché central (fruits et légumes) | |||||
| Moka market | |||||
| New Arab Town Fair | |||||
| Pamplemousses Market | |||||
| Qaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Market | |||||
| Quatre Bornes Market | |||||
| Riviere Du Rempart Marketplace | |||||
| Rose Hill Market | |||||
| Royal Mart | |||||
| Saint Pierre Market | |||||
| Triolet Market | |||||
| Veg Market | |||||
| Vegetable Market |
Hotels in Grand Baie
17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Grand Baie
47 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Grand Baie
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Grand Baie
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Grand Baie
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Grand Baie
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Grand Baie
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Grand Baie
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Grand Baie
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | Large Airport |
| Skydive Austral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Grand Baie
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Grand Baie
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashaab-Us-Suffah Jamaat Khanna | |
| Grand-Baie Catholic Church | |
| Ronaq-Ul-Islam Sunnee Mosque | |
| Shiv Kalyanman | |
| Tamil Soorya Oodaya Samgam Temple |
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What is the population of Grand Baie?
Grand Baie has a population of 12,173 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 2,242 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Grand Baie?
Grand Baie 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.