Moka

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Moka is a village in Mauritius located in the Moka District, the western part of the village also lies in the Plaines Wilhems District. Since 1967 it forms part of Constituency No. 8 Quartier Militaire and Moka. The village is administered by the Moka Village Council under the aegis of the Moka District Council. According to the census made by Statistics Mauritius in 2011, the population was at 8,846. The elevation is 203 meters and can be up to 425 meters in some places. Moka is directly on the other side of the Moka Range from Port Louis. The village is close to the mountain Le Pouce and the town Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill. Réduit is a suburb of the village where the State House and University of Mauritius is situated. The village is also home to the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute. ()

Alternative names: Population: 8.8 thous. (2020)Maximum elevation: 1394 ftCoordinates: 20°13'8"S, 57°29'52"E

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Nearby attractions include: Aapravasi Ghat, Blue Penny Museum, Jummah Mosque, St. Louis Cathedral.

4.2 miN
, Historical place
Aapravasi Ghat, Port Louis
107 min walk • Aapravasi Ghat, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the bustling capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius, stands as a poignant reminder of the island's complex history. This historical site, situated on the bay at Trou Fanfaron, is a significant marker of the era of...
4 miN
Art and culture museum of Mauritius
Blue Penny Museum, Port Louis
103 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, lies a cultural gem known as the Blue Penny Museum. This museum is a celebration of the island's rich history and artistic heritage, offering a window into the past for both locals and tourists alike.
4.1 miN
Mosque
Jummah Mosque, Port Louis
106 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, the Jummah Mosque stands as a testament to the island's rich cultural tapestry and religious harmony. This mosque, a beacon of Islamic faith, has been serving the Muslim community since its construction...
3.8 miN
Church
St. Louis Cathedral, Port Louis
97 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, a majestic beacon of faith, stands proudly in the heart of Port Louis, Mauritius. This historic church, with its imposing structure and spiritual significance, is a cornerstone of the island's rich cultural tapestry.
2.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Pouce, Port Louis
64 min walk • Le Pouce, a prominent mountain located in the vibrant city of Port Louis, Mauritius, stands as a natural monument and a beacon for adventurers and nature enthusiasts alike. Its name, translating to 'The Thumb' in English, aptly describes the mountain's thumb-like peak...
4 miN
Shopping centre, Casino, Shopping
Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis
102 min walk • Le Caudan Waterfront is a commercial development in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius. It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, a marina and a five star hotel.
3.8 miN
Library
National Library of Mauritius, Port Louis
97 min walk • The National Library of the Republic of Mauritius is the national library of Mauritius. It has been entrusted by law as the national institution responsible for collecting, bibliographically recording, preserving and making available the nation's collective memory, and also...
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pieter Both Mountain, Mauritius Island
109 min walk • Pieter Both, sometimes referred to as Peter Botte Mountain, is the second highest mountain of Mauritius, at 820 metres tall. The mountain is shorter than Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire by eight metres.
3.8 miN
City hall
Municipal City Council of Port Louis, Port Louis
97 min walk • The Municipal City Council of Port Louis also known as Municipality is the local authority responsible for the administration of the city of Port Louis, Port Louis District, Mauritius.
1.7 miS
Area
Ebene, Quatre Bornes
44 min walk • Ebene is a suburb of Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, 15 kilometres south of the capital, Port Louis. Construction began in November 2001, with the suburb being promoted as a new information technology hub for Mauritius and as a link between African and Asian markets.
3.4 miN
20°10'13"S • 57°29'47"E
Marie Reine de la Paix, Port Louis
86 min walk • Church, Lookout