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Curepipe
City in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Overview
Curepipe, set in the lush highlands of Mauritius, is a cool, busy city known for its colonial architecture, lively markets, and the panoramic Trou aux Cerfs volcano crater. Its elevated location offers respite from the coastal heat and lively urban energy mixed with a laidback island feel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Plaines Wilhems
Population
77,466
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.32°, 57.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
56
Food Safety
79
Monthly Cost
$1,073
Local Cost
$526
Local Income
$550
Cashless
55
English
90
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
Internet Speed
114 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MRU
Distance
21 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 22 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 76/100.
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