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Mapou, Mauritius

Rivière du Rempart · Mauritius

Mapou is a small town in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius with a population of 1,288. Elevation: 299 ft (91 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,288 Population 382/sq mi density
299 ft Elevation 91 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Mapou

Mapou

Mapou is a village in northern Mauritius, located in Rivière du Rempart District. The village is administered by the Mapou Village Council under the aegis of the Rivière du Rempart District Council. According to the census by Statistics Mauritius in 2011, the population was 1,275.

People

Population1,288
Density382/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Population1,288
Population Density382 / sq mi
Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Coordinates-20.0758°, 57.6014°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceRivière du Rempart
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 Mapou

Mapou is a small town in Mauritius (Rivière du Rempart) with a population of 1,288. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 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 Mapou

Mapou 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
Mapou 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 299 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

Elevation299 ft (91 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates-20.0758°N, 57.6014°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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 221 km
2024 Belal Category 2 174 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 164 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 162 km
2020 Herold Category 3 258 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 132 km
2019 Gelena Category 4 281 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 236 km
2018 Berguitta Category 1 286 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 200 km
2015 Bansi Category 5 280 km
2012 Giovanna Category 4 279 km
2009 Gael Category 1 288 km
2007 Gamede Category 3 243 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 130 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 113 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 199 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 136 km
2002 Dina Category 4 76 km
2000 Connie Category 3 258 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

Mapou 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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Schools in Mapou

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Northfields International School
International Preparatory School
Beekrumsing Ramlallah State Secondary School
Ecole du Nord
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Radio Stations near Mapou

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 Mapou

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
Masonic Lodge
Milestones Motor Museum
Musée d'Histoire
Natural History Museum
Photo Museum
Postal Museum

Libraries in Mapou

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 Mapou

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
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

Restaurants in Mapou

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Table du Chateau
La Terrasse

Gas Stations in Mapou

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total Belle Vue

Shopping Malls in Mapou

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quartier des Serres

Stadiums & Teams in Mapou

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mapou

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mapou

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mapou Post Office
Mapou Post Office

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 Mapou

What is the population of Mapou?

Mapou has a population of 1,288 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 382 people per square mile, spread across 3.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mapou?

Mapou 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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