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Vacoas, Mauritius
Plaines Wilhems · Mauritius
Vacoas is a large city in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius with a population of 115,289. Elevation: 1,280 ft (390 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
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About Vacoas
Vacoas-Phoenix also known as French: Villes Jumelles, is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix. The town lies between Quatre Bornes and Curepipe.
People
Climate
| Population | 115,289 |
| Population Density | 1,892 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | -20.2981°, 57.4783° |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
| Country | 🇲🇺 Mauritius |
| State / Province | Plaines Wilhems |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.6 inches (1,513 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vacoas
Vacoas is a large city in Mauritius (Plaines Wilhems) with a population of 115,289. The city sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 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 Vacoas
Vacoas 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 | 74.0°F |
| 37% above Mauritius avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 60.9 sq mi (157.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,892/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -20.2981°N, 57.4783°W |
| Timezone | Indian/Mauritius |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
Vacoas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (10.5") and September the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Vacoas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keats College | College | — | — |
Schools in Vacoas
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational Training Institute | — | — | — | — |
| sims Makeup school | — | — | — | — |
| REUNION GOVERNMENT SCHOOL | — | — | — | — |
| N Saddul Govt School | — | — | — | — |
| Nunkeesor Saddul Govt School | — | — | — | — |
| École de Lorette de vacoas | — | — | — | — |
| N. Saddul College | — | — | — | — |
| Madho Gopaul Government School | — | — | — | — |
| Sir Abdool Raman Osman State College | — | — | — | — |
| Phoenix State Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pandit Cashinath Kistoe Aryan Vedic Sunday Hindi School | — | — | — | — |
| Reunion Road Government School | — | — | — | — |
| Visitation Roman Catholic Aided School | — | — | — | — |
| Aleemiah College | — | — | — | — |
| Phoenix Govt School | — | — | — | — |
| Adventist College | — | — | — | — |
| Dar UI Ilm Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aryan Vedic Hindu Aided School | — | — | — | — |
| La Phalene Preschool | — | — | — | — |
| VTI | — | — | — | — |
| Sathya Sai School,Anandam | — | — | — | — |
| St Nicholas Grammar School secondary | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vacoas
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 Vacoas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aapravasi Ghat | ||||
| Biscuiterie Rault | ||||
| Blue Penny Museum | ||||
| Bois Chéri Tea Museum | ||||
| Centre Culturel Nelson Mandela | ||||
| Château de Beau Sejour | ||||
| Château de Labourdonnais | ||||
| Domaine Des Aubineaux - Tea Museum | ||||
| Four A Chaux De Petit Verger | ||||
| Frederik Hendrik Museum | ||||
| Frederik Hendrik Museum | ||||
| L'Aventure du Sucre | ||||
| Maison du rhum & dégustation | ||||
| Masonic Lodge | ||||
| Milestones Motor Museum | ||||
| Musée d'Histoire | ||||
| Museum Touche Du Bois | ||||
| National History Museum Mahebourg | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Open air museum of Trou Chenille | ||||
| Photo Museum | ||||
| Postal Museum | ||||
| Robert Edward Hart Museum | ||||
| Saint Aubin Sugarcane Museum | ||||
| Vanilla House |
Libraries in Vacoas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambous Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Simone de Beauvoire | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Caunhye | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UTM Resource Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vacoas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercombie Market | |||||
| Abercrombie Market | |||||
| Ah Teck Store | |||||
| Ajanta-Store | |||||
| Anand Store | |||||
| Bazar | |||||
| Bazar de Souillac | |||||
| Bazar Plaisance | |||||
| Beau Bassin Market | |||||
| Central Flacq Market Fair | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 Vacoas
42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vacoas
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Vacoas
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Vacoas
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Vacoas
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Vacoas
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vacoas
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vacoas
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Vacoas
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vacoas
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vacoas
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vacoas
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Vacoas
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vacoas
9 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Vacoas
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vacoas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vacoas
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport | MRU | Large Airport |
| Skydive Austral Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vacoas
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Glen Park Post Office | |
| Vacoas Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vacoas
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 7th Day Adventist Church Vacoas | |
| Anjuman Paray Islam Mosque | |
| AOG Cantin | |
| Assembly of God Church | |
| Clairfonds Arya Samaj | |
| Clairfonds Shiv Mandiir | |
| Dar ul uloum khwaja gareeb nawaz | |
| Davidic Centre | |
| Deen E Islam Masjid | |
| Eglise Chretienne de Vacoas | |
| eglise chrétienne de VACOAS | |
| Eglise de Jésus-Christ | |
| Fazl Mosque | |
| Full Gospel Church Of God | |
| Glen Park JUMMAH MASJID | |
| Grotto | |
| La Caverne Shivala | |
| La Chapelle St vergé | |
| LVD Vacoas | |
| Mahant Kabir Temple |
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Quick Facts
Around Vacoas
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇲🇺 About Mauritius
Frequently Asked Questions About Vacoas
What is the population of Vacoas?
Vacoas has a population of 115,289 residents and is located in Mauritius. The population density is 1,892 people per square mile, spread across 60.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vacoas?
Vacoas 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.