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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 · estimate
74
Female Safety
66
LGBTQ+ Safety
42
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 62/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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