What is the capital of Mauritius?
Port Louis is the chief port and the financial and political centre of Mauritius, lying mainly in the Port Louis District with a small western part in the Black River District.
Port Louis is the capital and seat of government of Mauritius. Mauritius itself has an estimated population of 1,243,741 (2025).
Port Louis is also the largest city in Mauritius, which is the usual arrangement, though it is far from universal: see the countries where capital and largest city differ.
Port Louis at a glance
| City population | 140,403 (2022) |
|---|---|
| Metropolitan area | 557,431 (recent estimate) |
| Country | 🇲🇺 Mauritius |
| Founded | 1638 |
| Largest city in Mauritius | Port Louis |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 (MUT) |
| Currency | Mauritian rupee (MUR) |
About Port Louis
Port Louis was founded in 1638; it formally became a town on 25 August 1966 and a city on 12 December 2011.
The city is administered by the Municipal City Council of Port Louis.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Port Louis.
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