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Plaine des Papayes
City in Pamplemousses, Mauritius
Overview
Plaine des Papayes, set in the lush interior of northwest Mauritius, is a small but lively town known for its verdant surroundings and warm community spirit. It's a convenient base for exploring the island's northern attractions while enjoying a local Mauritian atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Pamplemousses
Population
7,925
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.07°, 57.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
42
Traffic Safety
61
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$726
Local Cost
$415
Local Income
$420
Cashless
54
English
84
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
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
2 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
MRU
Distance
42 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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