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Vacoas-Phoenix, Municipal administrative center in Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius

Description

Vacoas-Phoenix is a municipal administrative center in Plaines Wilhems District made up of two former towns that now form a large settlement area. The region is mixed with residential houses, schools, markets, and government buildings that support daily life for its residents.

History

The towns of Vacoas and Phoenix merged in 1963 into a single administrative unit and gained official municipal status in 1968. This joining created a larger administration for the region's growing population.

Culture

Different communities share this area, and their daily life shows in the local markets, schools, and neighborhood centers scattered throughout. You see a mix of homes and shops where people run their errands and meet each other.

Practical

The location sits in a central area with good connections to other districts of Mauritius. Visitors find normal business hours for shops, markets, and public services like at other municipal centers on the island.

Did you know?

The administrative center maintains partnerships with cities in Madagascar, China, and India, showing its international role. These connections bring exchange and cooperation between distant communities.

GPS coordinates
-20.30000,57.48333
Latest update
December 7, 2025 20:20

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