Pamplemousses District
District in Mauritius
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Pamplemousses (Mauritian Creole pronunciation: [pɑ̃plemus]) is a district of Mauritius, located in the northwest of the island, and is one of the most densely populated parts of the island. The name of the district comes from the French word for grapefruits. The district has an area of 178.7 km2 and an estimated population of 139,966, as of 31 December 2015.[2]
Pamplemousses | |
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 Map of Mauritius island with Pamplemousses District highlighted | |
| Coordinates: 20°07′S 57°35′E | |
| Country |  Mauritius |
| Government | |
| • Type | District council |
| • Chairman | Mr. Somaroo Kalicharan |
| • Vice chairman | Mr. Coomasamy Canarapen |
| Area | |
• Total | 178.7 km2 (69.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2015)[2] | |
• Total | 139,966 |
| • Rank | 3rd in Mauritius |
| • Density | 783.2/km2 (2,029/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MUT) |
Places of interest
The district hosts the SSR botanical garden, or Jardin Botanique Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, renamed in 1988 in honor of the first prime minister of Mauritius. The garden was first constructed by Pierre Poivre (1719–1786) in 1770. The area is 25 hectares. The garden features spices, ebonies, sugar canes and many more. It also features lotuses as well as 85 varieties of palms from Central America, Asia, Africa and the islands around the Indian Ocean. The district is the home of the Pamplemousses SC local football team. L'Aventure du Sucre, a museum housed in a former sugar factory, explores the history of sugar production in Mauritius. The Château de Labourdonnais, a meticulously restored colonial plantation house, serves as both a museum and a restaurant, offering insights into the island’s heritage. Additionally, the district boasts picturesque beaches such as Trou-aux-Biches and Pointe aux Piments, celebrated for their scenic beauty and recreational opportunities.
Places
The Pamplemousses District includes different regions; however, some regions are further divided into different suburbs.[2][3]
- Arsenal
- Baie-du-Tombeau
- Belle Vue Harel
- Calebasses
- Congomah
- Crève-Cœur
- D'Épinay
- Fond du Sac
- Grand Baie (eastern part in Rivière du Rempart District)
- Le Hochet
- Montagne Longue
- Mapou (northern part in Rivière du Rempart District)
- Morcellement Saint-André
- Notre-Dame
- Pamplemousses
- Piton (eastern part in Rivière du Rempart District)
- Plaine-des-Papayes
- Pointe-aux-Piments
- Terre-Rouge
- Triolet
- Trou-aux-Biches
- Ville-Bague (eastern part in Rivière du Rempart District)
See also
