Vacoas-Phoenix
Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Settlement short description".Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters".Expression error: Unexpected < operator. Vacoas-Phoenix (Script error: No such module "IPA".) also known as French: Villes Jumelles (Twin Cities), is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix. The town lies between Quatre Bornes and Curepipe.
Highlights
The towns of Vacoas and Phoenix merged in 1963, becoming a municipality in 1968. Today, it has a population of approximately 110,000 and serves as a commercial and residential hub.
The town features attractions like the SSR Botanical Garden, showcasing native flora, and the central market in Vacoas, offering local crafts and cuisine. Cultural landmarks include the Maheswarnath Mandir, one of Mauritius' oldest Hindu temples.
Vacoas-Phoenix hosts annual events, such as Mauritian Independence Day celebrations, highlighting its multicultural community. Its lush surroundings, including nearby forests, attract nature enthusiasts for hiking and birdwatching.[1]
Politics
For the general elections, the town is classified as the No 15 constituency known as La Caverne and Phoenix and the No 16 Vacoas and Floreal constituency.
Sports
The football team of the town is the AS de Vacoas-Phoenix, they play in the Mauritian League, the top football division of the island nation.
The town hosted the official 2017 FIBA Under-16 African Championship.[2]
Education
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Mauritius is a college located at Avenue Droopnath Ramphul, Bonne Terre, Vacoas, Mauritius.
Sub-locality
The town of Vacoas-Phoenix is divided into different suburbs.[3][4]
<templatestyles src="Div col/styles.css"/>
- Bonne-Terre
- Camp Fouquereaux
- Castel
- Cinq Arpents
- Clairfonds
- Glen Park
- Henrietta
- Hermitage
- Highlands
- Hollyrood
- La Caverne Village
- La Marie
- Mesnil
- Phoenix
- Quinze Cantons
- Réunion
- Sadally
- Solférino
- St-Paul
- Visitation
- Vacoas
Government
Mauritius Qualifications Authority is headquartered in this town.[5]
Twin towns – sister cities
Vacoas-Phoenix is twinned with:[6]
- Template:Flagicon Antsirabe, Madagascar
- Template:Flagicon Nantong, China
- Template:Flagicon Pune, India
- Template:Flagicon Sainte-Suzanne, Réunion, France
Geography
Climate
Script error: No such module "weather box".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
See also
- List of places in Mauritius
- Phoenix Beverages, is the largest brewery of the island and is located in Phoenix
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".