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Providence
City in Moka, Mauritius
Overview
Providence is a quiet, semi-rural town in the Moka region of Mauritius, surrounded by lush mountains and close to natural reserves. With just over 3,000 residents, it is known for its peaceful vibe, local markets, and easy access to hiking in the central plateau.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Moka
Population
3,126
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.24°, 57.61°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$805
Local Cost
$435
Local Income
$500
Cashless
55
English
90
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
23.2°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
19.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
675 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
MRU
Distance
22 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 2025-12-07.
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: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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