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Plaine Magnien, Mauritius

Grand Port · Mauritius

Plaine Magnien is a small city in Grand Port, Mauritius with a population of 10,778. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

10,778 Population 1,179/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mauritius Timezone

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About Plaine Magnien

Plaine Magnien

Plaine Magnien is a village in southeast Mauritius located in the Grand Port District.

People

Population10,778
Density1,179/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population10,778
Population Density1,179 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates-20.4297°, 57.6697°
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius
Country🇲🇺 Mauritius
State / ProvinceGrand Port
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,513 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Plaine Magnien

Plaine Magnien is a small city in Mauritius (Grand Port) with a population of 10,778. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 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 Plaine Magnien

Plaine Magnien has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jan (27°C), the coldest is Jul (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1582 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.2° 230.4
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 258.4
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.5° / 29.6° 245.8
Apr 25.7°C / 78°F 22.7° / 28.7° 170.8
May 24°C / 75°F 21° / 27.1° 119.9
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.6° / 25.5° 83.0
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 18.8° / 24.5° 85.6
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 73.5
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 19° / 25.5° 63.9
Oct 23.4°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.8° 48.3
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 21.1° / 28.3° 76.9
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.6° 125.7
Plaine Magnien has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Mauritius avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.7 km²)
Population Density1,179/sq mi
Coordinates-20.4297°N, 57.6697°W
TimezoneIndian/Mauritius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above Mauritius avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 10.24"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 27, 2018.

Feb 27, 2018 76 km ENE of Sainte-Rose, Reunion M4.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

35 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Garance Category 3 227 km
2024 Belal Category 2 143 km
2023 Freddy Category 4 203 km
2022 Batsirai Category 4 201 km
2020 Herold Category 3 281 km
2020 Calvinia Category 1 92 km
2019 Cilida Category 4 247 km
2018 Fakir Category 1 179 km
2014 Bejisa Category 3 298 km
2007 Gamede Category 2 275 km
2005 Hennie Category 1 118 km
2003 Gerry Category 3 144 km
2003 Crystal Category 2 191 km
2002 Guillaume Category 4 128 km
2002 Dina Category 4 116 km
2000 Connie Category 3 291 km
2000 Eline:leone Category 1 223 km
1999 Davina Category 3 31 km
1998 Anacelle Category 4 141 km
1997 Chantelle:daniella Category 2 81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.1 in
February 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in Warmest, Wettest
March 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
April 76°F (25°C) 8.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in

Plaine Magnien has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.2") and September the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Plaine Magnien

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mohabeer Burrenchobay Government School
France Boyer De La Giroday SSS
RCA
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Radio Stations near Plaine Magnien

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 Magnien

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biscuiterie Rault
Bois Chéri Tea Museum
Domaine Des Aubineaux - Tea Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum
Maison du rhum & dégustation
Masonic Lodge
Milestones Motor Museum
National History Museum Mahebourg
Robert Edward Hart Museum
Saint Aubin Sugarcane Museum
Vanilla House

Libraries in Plaine Magnien

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire0.0
Carnegie Library0.0
Librairie Caunhye0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Plaine Magnien

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
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
Le Palis Store
Mangalkhan Store
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
Poultry Shop
Quatre Bornes Market
Raheemeea Store
Ramnauth Store
Rose Hill Market
Royal Mart
Saba Mini Market
Saint Pierre Market
Soomaroo Store
Sunny Store
Supertote
T-Lukkhoo Mini Store
Vacoas market

Hotels in Plaine Magnien

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Holiday Inn
Secret Escape

Restaurants in Plaine Magnien

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Raza
Amedee Maingarde Lounge
Atol Lounge
Balance
Bismil-la
Cafe Gitane
Go-Lok Veg
Oriental Delights
Ravinal Resto
Royal Taste
VR Resto
Xiao Si Chuan

Cafes in Plaine Magnien

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chez John's Boulette
Tropical Break

Clinics in Plaine Magnien

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biosante Medical Laboratories
Cabinet Medicale

Bus Stations in Plaine Magnien

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport

Gas Stations in Plaine Magnien

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engen
Shell

Banks in Plaine Magnien

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mauritius Commercial Bank
State Bank of Mauritius

Shopping Malls in Plaine Magnien

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oceanic

Stadiums & Teams in Plaine Magnien

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Plaine Magnien

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International AirportMRULarge Airport
Skydive Austral AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plaine Magnien

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arya Sabha
Plaine Magnien Sunnee Masjid
Shivala
temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)

🇲🇺 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 Plaine Magnien

What is the population of Plaine Magnien?

Plaine Magnien has a population of 10,778 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,179 people per square mile, spread across 9.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plaine Magnien?

Plaine Magnien 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.

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