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Port Mathurin, Mauritius
Rodrigues · Mauritius
Port Mathurin is a small city in Rodrigues, Mauritius with a population of 8,350. Elevation: 144 ft (44 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Port Mathurin
The village of Port Mathurin serves as the capital of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius. Most of the population of Rodrigues is settled close to or in the city. It lies on the north coast of the Indian Ocean island and functions as the administrative, judicial and economic centre of Rodrigues. As the name suggests, it also operates the main harbour of the island.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,350 |
| Population Density | 1,040 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | -19.6833°, 63.4167° |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
| Country | 🇲🇺 Mauritius |
| State / Province | Rodrigues |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.3 inches (1,125 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port Mathurin
Port Mathurin is a small city in Mauritius (Rodrigues) with a population of 8,350. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.3 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mauritius.
Climate in Port Mathurin
Port Mathurin has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.1°C), the coldest is Aug (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1098 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above Mauritius avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -19.6833°N, 63.4167°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Port Mathurin has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.2") and October the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Port Mathurin
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Songes | College | — | — |
| Grande Montagne College | College | — | — |
| Le Chou College | College | — | — |
| Marechal College | College | — | — |
| Mont Lubin College | College | — | — |
| Rodrigues College | College | — | Visit → |
| Université de Rodrigues | College | — | — |
Schools in Port Mathurin
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terre rouge government school | — | — | — | — |
| Montagne goyave government school | — | — | — | — |
| Roche bon dieu governement school | — | — | — | — |
| ND Lourdes school | — | — | — | — |
| Les papillons ecole maternelle | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Port Mathurin
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OUi Radio Rodrigues | christian, christian music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Port Mathurin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodrigues Museum |
Libraries in Port Mathurin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Française | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Lecture Publique et d'Animation Culturelle Rivière Cocos | 0.0 | |||||
| CLAC | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Sud Est Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port Mathurin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bazar (le marché) | |||||
| Market |
Hotels in Port Mathurin
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port Mathurin
24 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port Mathurin
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Port Mathurin
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Port Mathurin
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Port Mathurin
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Mathurin
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Mathurin
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Port Mathurin
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Port Mathurin
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Charles Gaetan Duval Airport | RRG | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Port Mathurin
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Grande montagne post offfice | |
| Port mathurin post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Mathurin
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mosque | |
| Paroisse Saint Coeur de Marie |
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What is the population of Port Mathurin?
Port Mathurin has a population of 8,350 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,040 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port Mathurin?
Port Mathurin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.3 inches.