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Piton
City in Rivière du Rempart, Mauritius
Overview
Piton is a tranquil town in northern Mauritius, blending coastal scenery with traditional Mauritian village life. It is known for its proximity to stunning beaches and its welcoming local community, making it ideal for relaxed stays and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mauritius
District
Rivière du Rempart
Population
4,942
Time Zone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.09°, 57.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
63
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$918
Local Cost
$436
Local Income
$420
Cashless
41
English
78
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
125 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
MRU
Distance
38 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 19 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 54/100.
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