Port Louis
Port Louis (French: Port-Louis, [pɔʁ lwi] ⓘ; Mauritian Creole: Polwi or Porlwi, [poːlwi]) is the capital city of Mauritius. It is mainly located in the Port Louis District, with a small western part in the Black River District. Port Louis is the country's financial and political centre, and the most populous city. It is administered by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis. According to the 2018 census conducted by Statistics Mauritius, the population was 147,066.
Port Louis
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Capital city | |
Port Louis Waterfront Champ de Mars Aerial view of Port Louis Port Louis Harbour | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto(s): "Concordia et Progressio" (Latin for "Harmony and Progress") | |
Port Louis Location in Mauritius & Indian Ocean Port Louis Port Louis (Indian Ocean) | |
| Coordinates: 20°9′52″S 57°30′15″E | |
| Country | Mauritius |
| District | Port Louis District |
| Founded | 1638 |
| Town | 25 August 1966 |
| City | 12 December 2011 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Lord Mayor | Mamode Issop Nujuraully |
| • Deputy Lord Mayor | Aurelie Francesca Chrystabelle Dookhee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.7 km2 (18.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 147,066 |
| • Rank | 1st in Mauritius |
| • Density | 3,100/km2 (8,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MUT) |
| Website | Municipal Council |
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