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Forest Side
City in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
Overview
Forest Side is a residential town in the Plaines Wilhems district of Mauritius, set between Curepipe and the lush central plateau. It offers a blend of suburban tranquility, local authenticity, and proximity to nature trails and mountain views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Plaines Wilhems
Population
—
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.33°, 57.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$852
Local Cost
$463
Local Income
$460
Cashless
45
English
80
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
450 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 63/100.
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