Circonstance
in Moka District, Mauritius

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-20.221 and 57.538 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -20° 13' 14" and E 57° 32' 17"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - MUR
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:18 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 6:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
27.853 and -115.170 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Isla Natividad
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mauritius in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Mauritius.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mauritius. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Circonstance

Circonstance in Moka District is a town located in Mauritius a little south-east of Port Louis, the country's capital place.

Time in Circonstance is now 04:18 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Indian / Mauritius with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 3 airports nearby Circonstance. The closest airport in Mauritius is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 28 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Mauritius is Aapravasi Ghat in a distance of 26 mi (or 42 km), North. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Quartier Militaire, Port Louis, Pamplemousses, Centre de Flacq and Riviere du Rempart. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 75 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 67%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 31% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 25th of November 2024

25°C (76 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

24°C (76 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, scattered clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

LUX* Grand Gaube

Address
2,6 mi
Pointe Rejane
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Canonnier Beachcomber

Address
2,6 mi
Royal Road
MU Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hennessy Park

Address
3,5 mi
65, Cybercity
65 Ebene
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel

Address
4,9 mi
Caudan Waterfront
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Suffren Hotel & Marina

Address
5,0 mi
Le Caudan, PO Box 91
Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


LE TROPICAL ATTITUDE

Address
2,6 mi
LA PELOUSE
00000 Trou D' Eau Douce
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Voilà Bagatelle

Address
2,8 mi
Bagatelle Mall of Mauritius
30 Port Louis
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 09:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Harbour Side Lodge

Address
4,7 mi
Royal Road 83
Baie du Tombeau
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 21:00 - Checkin: 06:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 21:00


Palms Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
66, St Jean Road
Quatre Bornes
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gold Nest Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
St. Jean Road
Mauritius
Mauritius

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Moka District

Moka is a district of Mauritius, situated in the central plateau of the island. The district has an area of 230.5 km2 and the population estimate was at 81,288 as at 31st December 2010.

Located at -20.25, 57.5667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Moka District, Districts of Mauritius

Le Bocage International School

Located at -20.215, 57.505 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1990, Schools in Mauritius, Moka District, International schools in Mauritius

Pieter Both (mountain)

Pieter Both is the second highest mountain of Mauritius, at 820 metres tall. The mountain is shorter that Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire by eight meters. It is named after Pieter Both, the first Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. It is located in the Moka Range. The notable feature of this mountain is the gigantic rock formation at the very top of it, which resembles a human head. To climb the mountain following the main ridge takes about an hour, and is mildly difficult.

Located at -20.1923, 57.5552 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Mauritius

Saint Pierre, Mauritius

St. Pierre is a town in the district of Moka in Mauritius.

Located at -20.2167, 57.5167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Mauritius

Moka Range

The Moka Range is a mountain range in Mauritius. It contains two of Mauritius's three tallest peaks, Pieter Both and Le Pouce. It was formed from a basalt lava dome ten million years ago. The Moka Range forms a semicircle around the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis.

Located at -20.2, 57.525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of Africa, Geography of Mauritius

Le Pouce

Le Pouce is the third highest mountain in Mauritius, at 812 meters (2664 feet). Only Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (828 m) and Pieter Both (820 m) are taller. It is named Le Pouce because of the thumb-shaped peak of the mountain. It can be viewed from the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis, and is a popular hike for the view of the city. The mountain is in the Moka Range and is closest to the village of La Laura-Malenga in the Moka District. Charles Darwin ascended the mountain on 2 May 1836.

Located at -20.1972, 57.5285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Mauritius

La Laura-Malenga

La Laura-Malenga is a village in the Moka District in Mauritius. The population was 1,230 in 2000 and is estimated to be 1,336 as of 2012. The village got its name "La Laura-Malenga" in 1859. The name came from a 19th century sugar estate. Le Pouce, the third-highest mountain in Mauritius, is close to this village.

Located at -20.205, 57.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Moka District, Populated places in Mauritius

Open University of Mauritius

The Open University of Mauritius (OU) is a national university in Mauritius. It offer programmes of study leading to certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees through the distance education. The OU main campus is located at Réduit, Moka.

Located at -20.2333, 57.4992 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in Mauritius, Universities in Mauritius, Educational institutions established in 2012, Educational institutions established in 1971, 2012 establishments in Mauritius

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Circonstance.