Most Dense in Mauritius

Top 61 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Mauritius

1 Mahébourg 14 16,230/mi²

2 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill 17 14,276/mi²

3 Curepipe 17 8,481/mi²

4 Quatre Bornes 17 7,865/mi²

5 Le Hochet 16 5,737/mi²

6 Trou aux Biches 16 5,447/mi²

7 Richelieu 12 4,882/mi²

8 Petite Rivière 12 4,133/mi²

9 Terre Rouge 16 3,762/mi²

10 Bon Accueil 13 3,228/mi²

11 Lalmatie 13 3,058/mi²

12 Triolet 16 2,762/mi²

13 Quartier Militaire 15 2,461/mi²

14 Saint Pierre 15 2,424/mi²

15 Bel Air Rivière Sèche 13 2,405/mi²

16 Grand Gaube 19 2,293/mi²

17 Belle Vue Harel 16 2,257/mi²

18 Grand Baie 19 2,242/mi²

19 Rose Belle 14 2,214/mi²

20 Lallmatie 2,193/mi²

21 Plaine des Papayes 16 2,183/mi²

22 Pointe aux Piments 16 1,973/mi²

23 Rivière des Anguilles 20 1,966/mi²

24 Piton 19 1,919/mi²

25 Vacoas 17 1,892/mi²

26 Centre de Flacq 13 1,872/mi²

27 Goodlands 19 1,828/mi²

28 Bambous 12 1,785/mi²

29 Surinam 20 1,741/mi²

30 Belle Vue Maurel 19 1,713/mi²

31 L’Escalier 14 1,710/mi²

32 Dagotière 15 1,701/mi²

33 Montagne Blanche 1,698/mi²

34 Morcellement Saint André 16 1,694/mi²

35 Petit Raffray 19 1,692/mi²

36 Rouge Terre 16 1,668/mi²

37 Camp Diable 20 1,629/mi²

38 Rivière du Rempart 19 1,576/mi²

39 Laventure 13 1,505/mi²

40 Grand Bois 20 1,451/mi²

41 Moka 15 1,259/mi²

42 Roches Noire 19 1,254/mi²

43 Beau Vallon 14 1,224/mi²

44 Brisée Verdière 13 1,212/mi²

45 Calodyne 19 1,182/mi²

46 Plaine Magnien 14 1,179/mi²

47 Pamplemousses 16 1,165/mi²

48 Anse La Raye 1,146/mi²

49 Port Mathurin 23 1,040/mi²

50 Long Mountain 16 950/mi²

51 Fond du Sac 16 899/mi²

52 Quatre Cocos 13 738/mi²

53 New Grove 14 723/mi²

54 Chemin Grenier 20 699/mi²

55 Nouvelle France 14 685/mi²

56 Ecroignard 13 616/mi²

57 Poste de Flacq 13 571/mi²

58 Port Louis 18 519/mi²

59 Sebastopol 13 515/mi²

60 Pailles 15 108/mi²

61 Baie du Tombeau 16 51/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Mauritius pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Mahébourg leads with 16,230 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Mahébourg has 16,230 people per square mile — that's roughly 25 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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