Largest Cities in Mauritius

Top 61 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Mauritius

Largest Cities — Mauritius

1 Port Louis 18 155,226

2 Vacoas 17 115,289

3 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill 17 111,355

4 Curepipe 17 78,618

5 Quatre Bornes 17 77,308

6 Triolet 16 24,361

7 Goodlands 19 21,063

8 Bel Air Rivière Sèche 13 18,036

9 Bambous 12 17,818

10 Centre de Flacq 13 17,710

11 Mahébourg 14 17,042

12 Saint Pierre 15 16,704

13 Le Hochet 16 15,662

14 Baie du Tombeau 16 15,301

15 Trou aux Biches 16 14,706

16 Rose Belle 14 12,619

17 Chemin Grenier 20 12,457

18 Grand Baie 19 12,173

19 Lallmatie 11,910

20 Terre Rouge 16 11,210

21 New Grove 14 11,023

22 Rivière du Rempart 19 10,825

23 Plaine Magnien 14 10,778

24 Rouge Terre 16 10,760

25 Lalmatie 13 10,641

26 Pailles 15 10,622

27 Surinam 20 10,621

28 Rivière des Anguilles 20 9,927

29 Pamplemousses 16 9,682

30 Montagne Blanche 9,440

31 Petit Raffray 19 9,410

32 Moka 15 9,364

33 Richelieu 12 9,178

34 Poste de Flacq 13 8,659

35 Port Mathurin 23 8,350

36 Plaine des Papayes 16 7,925

37 L’Escalier 14 7,899

38 Grand Bois 20 7,804

39 Long Mountain 16 7,775

40 Grand Gaube 19 7,706

41 Brisée Verdière 13 7,696

42 Belle Vue Maurel 19 7,607

43 Belle Vue Harel 16 7,607

44 Pointe aux Piments 16 7,556

45 Dagotière 15 7,468

46 Nouvelle France 14 7,238

47 Beau Vallon 14 7,016

48 Bon Accueil 13 6,553

49 Quartier Militaire 15 6,424

50 Calodyne 19 6,252

51 Laventure 13 6,171

52 Morcellement Saint André 16 6,150

53 Anse La Raye 6,060

54 Ecroignard 13 5,952

55 Piton 19 5,909

56 Fond du Sac 16 5,796

57 Sebastopol 13 5,745

58 Roches Noire 19 5,733

59 Quatre Cocos 13 5,724

60 Petite Rivière 12 5,331

61 Camp Diable 20 5,082

The largest cities in Mauritius represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Port Louis leads with a population of 155,226, followed by Vacoas and Beau Bassin-Rose Hill. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 17 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Port Louis's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 17 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,252 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 537,796.

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