What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis
Port Louis is the capital city and seat of government of Mauritius, a country in Eastern Africa. Mauritius uses the ISO codes MU and MUS, and its international dialling code is +230. The currency in use is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).
For the full profile of Mauritius, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Mauritius country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,243,741 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Mauritius
- Capital: Port Louis
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Currency: Mauritian rupee (MUR)
- Calling code: +230
- Flag emoji: 🇲🇺
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Mauritius?
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis.
Is Port Louis the largest city in Mauritius?
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Port Louis?
Port Louis, like the rest of Mauritius, uses the Mauritian rupee (MUR, symbol ₨).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.