Vacoas-Phoenix
Town in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
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Vacoas-Phoenix (Mauritian Creole pronunciation: [vakwa feniks] ⓘ) also known as French: Villes Jumelles (Twin Cities), is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix. The town lies between Quatre Bornes and Curepipe.
Vacoas-Phoenix
Villes Jumelles | |
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Town | |
| Vacoas-Phoenix | |
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| Motto: "Copia et Concordia" | |
  Vacoas-Phoenix Municipal Council location | |
| Coordinates: 20°18′0.17″S 57°28′28.23″E | |
| Country |  Mauritius |
| District | Plaines Wilhems |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Mayor | Mr. Sunjeevsingh Dindyal |
| • Deputy Mayor | Mr. Sadaseven Sooben |
| Area | |
• Total | 110.2 km2 (42.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2019)[2] | |
• Total | 115,289 |
| • Rank | 2nd in Mauritius |
| • Density | 1,046/km2 (2,710/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vacoassian / Phoenician |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MUT) |
| Climate | Af |
| Website | www |
Highlights
The towns of Vacoas and Phoenix merged in 1963, becoming a municipality in 1968. Today, it has a population of approximately 110,000 and serves as a commercial and residential hub.
The town features attractions like the SSR Botanical Garden, showcasing native flora, and the central market in Vacoas, offering local crafts and cuisine. Cultural landmarks include the Maheswarnath Mandir, one of Mauritius' oldest Hindu temples.
Vacoas-Phoenix hosts annual events, such as Mauritian Independence Day celebrations, highlighting its multicultural community. Its lush surroundings, including nearby forests, attract nature enthusiasts for hiking and birdwatching.[3]
Politics
For the general elections, the town is classified as the No 15 constituency known as La Caverne and Phoenix and the No 16 Vacoas and Floreal constituency.
Sports
The football team of the town is the AS de Vacoas-Phoenix, they play in the Mauritian League, the top football division of the island nation.
The town hosted the official 2017 FIBA Under-16 African Championship.[4]
Education
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Mauritius is a college located at Avenue Droopnath Ramphul, Bonne Terre, Vacoas, Mauritius.
Sub-locality
Government
Mauritius Qualifications Authority is headquartered in this town.[7]
Twin towns – sister cities
Geography
Climate
| Climate data for Vacoas (1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 31.6 (88.9) |
31.6 (88.9) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.6 (85.3) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.5 (79.7) |
25.7 (78.3) |
27.5 (81.5) |
28.5 (83.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.6 (88.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.1 (82.6) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.7 (81.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
25.1 (77.2) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.2 (72.0) |
23.1 (73.6) |
24.5 (76.1) |
26.2 (79.2) |
27.5 (81.5) |
25.3 (77.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.3 (75.7) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.1 (73.6) |
21.3 (70.3) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.7 (65.7) |
18.7 (65.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
23.4 (74.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.3 (70.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.4 (68.7) |
18.3 (64.9) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.2 (61.2) |
17.2 (63.0) |
18.5 (65.3) |
20.1 (68.2) |
18.6 (65.5) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 14.6 (58.3) |
11.6 (52.9) |
14.3 (57.7) |
12.5 (54.5) |
11.8 (53.2) |
8.2 (46.8) |
7.7 (45.9) |
8.0 (46.4) |
9.5 (49.1) |
10.4 (50.7) |
9.4 (48.9) |
14.0 (57.2) |
7.7 (45.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 313.6 (12.35) |
338.2 (13.31) |
291.0 (11.46) |
175.8 (6.92) |
123.1 (4.85) |
102.3 (4.03) |
118.1 (4.65) |
97.0 (3.82) |
77.4 (3.05) |
61.0 (2.40) |
80.6 (3.17) |
165.0 (6.50) |
1,943.2 (76.50) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 16.6 | 17.9 | 17.5 | 15.8 | 13.4 | 15.2 | 18.0 | 16.3 | 12.8 | 10.5 | 8.8 | 12.2 | 174.9 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 83 | 85 | 84 | 85 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 83 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 215.9 | 192.6 | 215.4 | 215.4 | 226.1 | 216.9 | 217.7 | 220.9 | 220.6 | 246.1 | 233.5 | 233.1 | 2,654.2 |
| Percentage possible sunshine | 56 | 55 | 60 | 60 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 55 | 61 |
| Source 1: NOAA[9] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Mauritius Meteorological Services (extremes, humidity and percent sun 1971-2000)[10] | |||||||||||||
See also
- List of places in Mauritius
- Phoenix Beverages, is the largest brewery of the island and is located in Phoenix