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Melrose
City in Moka, Mauritius
Overview
Melrose is a peaceful rural town in the Moka District of Mauritius, set against a backdrop of lush mountains and sugar cane fields. With its warm community, scenic trails, and proximity to the central plateau, Melrose offers an authentic slice of Mauritian country life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Moka
Population
2,002
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.27°, 57.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
66
LGBTQ+ Safety
42
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$720
Local Cost
$460
Local Income
$375
Cashless
46
English
84
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
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
MRU
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 62/100.
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