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Piton, Mauritius
Rivière du Rempart · Mauritius
Piton is a small city in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius with a population of 5,909. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Piton
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People
Climate
| Population | 5,909 |
| Population Density | 1,919 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.0903°, 57.6303° |
| 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 Piton
Piton is a small city in Mauritius (Rivière du Rempart) with a population of 5,909. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 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 Piton
Piton 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 | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.0903°N, 57.6303°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 |
Piton 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 Piton
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piton State College | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Piton
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 Piton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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 Piton
| 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 | |||||
| Librairie Caunhye | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| public library | 0.0 | |||||
| UTM Resource Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Piton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Bus Stations in Piton
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Piton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Piton
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | Large Airport |
| Skydive Austral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Piton
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Piton Post Office | |
| Piton Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Piton
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Beau Sejour Piton Vishwanath Mandir |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piton
What is the population of Piton?
Piton has a population of 5,909 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,919 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Piton?
Piton 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.