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Vacoas-Phoenix

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Vacoas-Phoenix

Villes Jumelles

Town

Vacoas-Phoenix
Motto: 

"Copia et Concordia"

Vacoas-Phoenix

Municipal Council location

Coordinates: 20°18′0.17″S 57°28′28.23″E / 20.3000472°S 57.4745083°E
Country Mauritius
DistrictPlaines Wilhems
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • MayorMr. Sunjeevsingh Dindyal
 • Deputy MayorMr. Sadaseven Sooben
Area

• Total

110.2 km2 (42.5 sq mi)
Population

 (2019)[2]

• Total

115,289
 • Rank2nd in Mauritius
 • Density1,046/km2 (2,710/sq mi)
DemonymVacoassian / Phoenician
Time zoneUTC+4 (MUT)
ClimateAf
Websitewww.vacoasphoenix.org

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.

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]

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.

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]

JSS Academy of Technical Education, Mauritius is a college located at Avenue Droopnath Ramphul, Bonne Terre, Vacoas, Mauritius.

The town of Vacoas-Phoenix is divided into different suburbs.[5][6]

  • Bonne-Terre
  • Camp Fouquereaux
  • Castel
  • Cinq Arpents
  • Clairfonds
  • Glen Park
  • Henrietta
  • Hermitage
  • Highlands
  • Hollyrood
  • La Caverne
  • La Marie
  • Modern
  • Mesnil
  • Phoenix
  • Quinze Cantons
  • Réunion
  • Sadally
  • Solférino
  • St-Paul
  • Visitation
  • Vacoas

Mauritius Qualifications Authority is headquartered in this town.[7]

Twin towns – sister cities

[edit]

Vacoas-Phoenix is twinned with:[8]

Climate data for Vacoas (1991-2020)
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]
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  2. ^ Statistics Mauritius: Demography Unit (2018). "DIGEST OF DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS 2018" (PDF). Dec. Government of Mauritius: 33. Retrieved 21 May 2020.
  3. ^ "Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius". HelloMondo. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Madagascar aiming for a podium spot at next FIBA U16 African Championship". FIBA. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  5. ^ Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands. "Local Government Act 2011" (PDF). Government of Mauritius. pp. 768–770. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  6. ^ "Municipales et villageoises : les 6 principaux changements" (in French). Le Defimedia. Archived from the original on 23 November 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Contact Us". Mauritius Qualifications Authority. Retrieved 7 June 2021. Mauritius Qualifications Authority Pont Fer, Phoenix
  8. ^ "Salient Features of Vacoas-Phoenix". vacoasphoenix.org. Vacoas-Phoenix. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  9. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Plaine Magnien". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Centre" (PDF). Mauritius Meteorological Services. Retrieved 16 January 2023.