Vacoas-Phoenix

Vacoas-Phoenix (Mauritian Creole pronunciation: [vakwa feniks] ^ⓘ) 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.

Vacoas-Phoenix Villes Jumelles
Town
Vacoas-Phoenix
Motto:  "Copia et Concordia"
Vacoas-Phoenix Municipal Council location
Coordinates: 20°18′0.17″S 57°28′28.23″E
Country	Mauritius
District	Plaines Wilhems
Government [1]
• Type	Municipality
• Mayor	Mr. Sunjeevsingh Dindyal
• Deputy Mayor	Mr. Sadaseven Sooben
Area
• Total	110.2 km2 (42.5 sq mi)
Population  (2019)[2]
• Total	115,289
• Rank	2nd in Mauritius
• Density	1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Demonym	Vacoassian / Phoenician
Time zone	UTC+4 (MUT)
Climate	Af
Website	www.vacoasphoenix.org

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.^[3]

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.^[4]

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.^[5][6]

• 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.^[7]

Twin towns – sister cities

Vacoas-Phoenix is twinned with:^[8]

• Antsirabe, Madagascar
• Nantong, China
• Pune, India
• Sainte-Suzanne, Réunion, France

Geography

Climate

Climate data for Vacoas (1991-2020)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	31.6 (88.9)	31.6 (88.9)	31.5 (88.7)	30.0 (86.0)	29.6 (85.3)	27.0 (80.6)	26.5 (79.7)	25.7 (78.3)	27.5 (81.5)	28.5 (83.3)	30.0 (86.0)	31.4 (88.5)	31.6 (88.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	28.1 (82.6)	28.0 (82.4)	27.7 (81.9)	26.7 (80.1)	25.1 (77.2)	23.1 (73.6)	22.1 (71.8)	22.2 (72.0)	23.1 (73.6)	24.5 (76.1)	26.2 (79.2)	27.5 (81.5)	25.3 (77.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)	24.3 (75.7)	24.4 (75.9)	24.0 (75.2)	23.1 (73.6)	21.3 (70.3)	19.6 (67.3)	18.7 (65.7)	18.7 (65.7)	19.2 (66.6)	20.4 (68.7)	21.9 (71.4)	23.4 (74.1)	21.6 (70.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	21.3 (70.3)	21.5 (70.7)	21.2 (70.2)	20.4 (68.7)	18.3 (64.9)	16.8 (62.2)	16.0 (60.8)	15.9 (60.6)	16.2 (61.2)	17.2 (63.0)	18.5 (65.3)	20.1 (68.2)	18.6 (65.5)
Record low °C (°F)	14.6 (58.3)	11.6 (52.9)	14.3 (57.7)	12.5 (54.5)	11.8 (53.2)	8.2 (46.8)	7.7 (45.9)	8.0 (46.4)	9.5 (49.1)	10.4 (50.7)	9.4 (48.9)	14.0 (57.2)	7.7 (45.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	313.6 (12.35)	338.2 (13.31)	291.0 (11.46)	175.8 (6.92)	123.1 (4.85)	102.3 (4.03)	118.1 (4.65)	97.0 (3.82)	77.4 (3.05)	61.0 (2.40)	80.6 (3.17)	165.0 (6.50)	1,943.2 (76.50)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm)	16.6	17.9	17.5	15.8	13.4	15.2	18.0	16.3	12.8	10.5	8.8	12.2	174.9
Average relative humidity (%)	83	85	84	85	83	82	83	82	83	83	83	82	83
Mean monthly sunshine hours	215.9	192.6	215.4	215.4	226.1	216.9	217.7	220.9	220.6	246.1	233.5	233.1	2,654.2
Percentage possible sunshine	56	55	60	60	67	67	67	63	61	61	61	55	61
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: Mauritius Meteorological Services (extremes, humidity and percent sun 1971-2000)[10]

See also

• List of places in Mauritius
• Phoenix Beverages, is the largest brewery of the island and is located in Phoenix