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Bambous
City in Black River, Mauritius
Overview
Bambous is a lively small town in the Black River district of Mauritius, known for its authentic Mauritian culture, friendly community, and proximity to the coast. The area is a convenient base for exploring the island's natural sites while enjoying a genuinely local experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Black River
Population
15,345
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.26°, 57.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$890
Local Cost
$475
Local Income
$430
Cashless
58
English
78
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
22.6°C
Record High
31.6°C
Record Low
18.6°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
82 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
MRU
Distance
35 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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