Anse aux Pins
District in Seychelles
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Anse aux Pins (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃s o pɛ̃]) is an administrative district of Seychelles located on the island of Mahé. Soleil Island is part of the district.
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 Location within Seychelles | |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Government | |
| • District Administrator | Travis Chang Pen Tive |
| • Member of National Assembly | Hon. Clifford Andre (LDS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 Estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 4,236 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Seychelles Time |
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Geography
Anse aux Pins is situated in the East Region of Mahe, and is bordered by Cascade, Pointe Larue, and Au Cap Districts. There are nine sub-districts: Anse Faure, Anse Aux Pins Central, Bodamien, Cayole, Ramo, Berlin, Capucin, Anse Aux Pins Reef Estate, and Ile Soleil.[2]
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Politics
Election results
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
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| Clifford Andre, Linyon Demokratik Seselwa | 1,455 | 50.2% | Won |
| Vicky Josette, Parti Lepep | 1,333 | 46.0% | Lost |
| Danny Sophia, Independent | 78 | 2.7% | Lost |
| Jeremy Baron, Seychelles Patriotic Movement | 31 | 1.1% | Lost |
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 2010 | 3,850 | — |
| 2015 | 3,955 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 4,008 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 4,159 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 4,198 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 4,236 | +0.9% |
| 2010 is a census figure and the 2015-2019 figures are estimates. Source: [1] | ||
The National Bureau of Statistics Seychelles estimates that there are 4,236 residents of Anse aux Pins as of 2019.[1]
Transportation
The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation runs bus service through Anse aux Pins. The district's bus terminal was reconstructed in 2018.[5]
Education
Anse aux Pins is served by Anse aux Pins Primary School.[6]
