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Grande Rivière Noire
City in Black River, Mauritius
Overview
Grande Rivière Noire blends striking natural landscapes, luxury coastal living, and authentic Mauritian village culture on the southwest coast. It's a small but lively destination, with turquoise lagoons, mountain backdrops, and easy access to outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Black River
Population
2,361
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.36°, 57.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$1,505
Local Cost
$737
Local Income
$520
Cashless
50
English
83
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
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
MRU
Distance
34 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 63/100.
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