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Victoria, Seychelles

La Rivière Anglaise · Seychelles

Victoria is a small city in La Rivière Anglaise, Seychelles with a population of 22,881. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

22,881 Population 2,949/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
112.1 in Annual Rain
Indian / Mahe Timezone

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About Victoria

Victoria

Victoria is the capital and largest city of Seychelles, situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé, the archipelago's main island. The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government. In 2022, the Central region, comprising nine administrative districts within and around the capital, accounted for 30,145 (~30%) of the country's total population of 102,612.
The port is known as Port Victoria.

People

Population22,881
Density2,949/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain112.1 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population22,881
Population Density2,949 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-4.6200°, 55.4550°
TimezoneIndian/Mahe
Country🇸🇨 Seychelles
State / ProvinceLa Rivière Anglaise
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation112.1 inches (2,848 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Victoria

Victoria is a small city in Seychelles (La Rivière Anglaise) with a population of 22,881. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.1 inches. The timezone is Indian/Mahe.

Climate in Victoria

Victoria has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.6°C), the coldest is Jul (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2499 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.1° 442.2
Feb 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.6° 250.7
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.3° 207.4
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.7° 192.6
May 28.4°C / 83°F 25.9° / 30.9° 168.1
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.5° 128.5
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 24.3° / 28.7° 87.9
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 24.3° / 28.8° 109.6
Sep 27°C / 81°F 24.7° / 29.3° 196.4
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 30.1° 200.6
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.5° 208.5
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 24.7° / 30.4° 306.4
Victoria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 112.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Seychelles avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²)
Population Density2,949/sq mi
Coordinates-4.6200°N, 55.4550°W
TimezoneIndian/Mahe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.1"
195% above Seychelles avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.66"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in

Victoria has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in August to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.5") and July the driest (3.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Victoria

Institution Type Founded Website
University of Seychelles University Visit →

Radio Stations near Victoria

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Victoria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Domaine de Val des Pres (Craft Village)
Kaz Zanana
La Grande Maison
Lazare Souvenir Museum Gallery
Museum of Natural History
National Museum of History

Libraries in Victoria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baie Lazare Public Library0.0
National Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Victoria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anse Royale Market
Sir Selwyn Selwyn Clarke Market

Restaurants in Victoria

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fishtail
la dolce vita
Lai Lam Food Shop
Lai Lam Food Shop

Cafes in Victoria

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glorious Bakery & Snacks
News Cafe
Poppy Cafe

Cinemas in Victoria

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deepam

Monuments in Victoria

5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

anchor
Clock Tower
Court monument
La Domus
Queen Victoria

Dentists in Victoria

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SC #773554563

Bus Stations in Victoria

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SPTC Bus Terminal

Banks in Victoria

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABSA
ABSA
Baroda
MCB
Saving
Seychelles Commercial Bank
Seychelles Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Victoria

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Mall
Orion Mall

Breweries in Victoria

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1770 Brewery
Seybrew

Airports Near Victoria

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seychelles International AirportSEZLarge Airport
Praslin Island AirportPRIMedium Airport
Frégate Island Airport (UNUSABLE)FRKSmall Airport

Post Offices in Victoria

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Liberty House

Churches & Religious Organizations in Victoria

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathédrale de l'Immaculée Conception
Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple
St. Paul's Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Indian/Mahe
Area
20.1 km² (7.8 mi²)
Twinned With
Daejeon, Djibouti, Haikou

🇸🇨 About Seychelles

Capital Victoria
Population 96,762
Area 455 km²
GDP (USD) $2,187,379,755
GDP per capita $18,263
HDI 0.848
Life expectancy 75.0 years
Internet users 87.4%
Urban population 45.1%
Currency SCR (Rupee)
Languages Seychellois Creole, English, French
Calling code +248
TLD .sc
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Seychelles

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 New Year Holiday New Year Holiday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Saturday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 4 Corpus Christi The Fete Dieu
Jun 18 Constitution Day National Day
Jun 29 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assumption of Mary
Nov 1 All Saints' Day All Saints' Day
Dec 8 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception The Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Victoria

What is the population of Victoria?

Victoria has a population of 22,881 residents and is located in Seychelles. The population density is 2,949 people per square mile, spread across 7.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Victoria?

Victoria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.1 inches.

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