Port Louis District
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| Country |  Mauritius |
| Government[1] | |
| • Type | City Council |
| • Lord Mayor | Mr. Hoseenally Aslam Adam |
| • Deputy Lord Mayor | Mrs. Chukowry M. Christianne Dorinne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.7 km2 (16.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 127,454 |
| • Rank | 4th in Mauritius |
| • Density | 3,000/km2 (7,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | MUT (UTC+4) |
| ISO 3166 code | MU-PL (Port Louis) |
Port Louis is a district of Mauritius, located in the north west of the island, it is the smallest district and has the highest population density. The district is wholly covered by Port Louis, the capital of the country. Port Louis district has an area of 42.7 km2 and the population estimate was at 127,454 as at 31 December 2012.[2]
History
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Places of interest
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The district hosts the Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006.
References
- ↑ http://localgovernment.gov.mu/English/Local%20Authorities/Pages/Municipal-and-District-Councils-in-Mauritius.aspx
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