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Plaine des Papayes, Mauritius
Pamplemousses · Mauritius
Plaine des Papayes is a small city in Pamplemousses, Mauritius with a population of 7,925. Elevation: 223 ft (68 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Plaine des Papayes
Plaine des Papayes ist eine Ortschaft („Village“) im Norden von Mauritius. Sie ist Teil des Distrikts Pamplemousses und gehört administrativ zur Village Council Area (VCA) Plaine des Papayes. Bei der Volkszählung 2011 hatte der Ort 7.607 Einwohner. Zur VCA Plaine des Papayes gehören die Ortsteile Bois Mangues, Belle Vue Harel und Butte aux Papayes.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,925 |
| Population Density | 2,183 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.0650°, 57.5725° |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
| Country | 🇲🇺 Mauritius |
| State / Province | Pamplemousses |
| 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 Plaine des Papayes
Plaine des Papayes is a small city in Mauritius (Pamplemousses) with a population of 7,925. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet (68 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 Plaine des Papayes
Plaine des Papayes 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 | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.0650°N, 57.5725°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 |
Plaine des Papayes 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 Plaine des Papayes
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmopolitan College Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Cosmopolitan College Boys | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Plaine des Papayes
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 Plaine des Papayes
| 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 | ||||
| Masonic Lodge | ||||
| Milestones Motor Museum | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Photo Museum | ||||
| Postal Museum |
Libraries in Plaine des Papayes
| 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 Plaine des Papayes
| 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 | |||||
| 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) | |||||
| 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 |
Gas Stations in Plaine des Papayes
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Plaine des Papayes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Plaine des Papayes
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | Large Airport |
| Skydive Austral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Plaine des Papayes?
Plaine des Papayes has a population of 7,925 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 2,183 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Plaine des Papayes?
Plaine des Papayes 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.