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| ⚫ | '''Rivière Du Poste''' is a village in the southern part of [[Mauritius]] located in both [[Savanne District|Savanne]] and [[Grand Port District|Grand Port]] districts. The locality is about 19 miles (30 km) south of Port Louis, the nation's capital. The village is administered by the Rivière du Poste Village Council under the aegis of the Savanne District Council.<ref name="LGact">{{cite web |url=http://electoral.gov.mu/English/Registration/Documents/36of2011.pdf |publisher=Electoral Commissioner's Office|title=Local Government Act 2011|author=Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands|page=896|accessdate=5 September 2014}}</ref> According to the census made by [[Statistics Mauritius]] in 2011, the population was 2,170.<ref name="Pop"/> The neighboring villages are La Flora (north west), Mare Tabac and Rose Belle (north east) and Camp Diable and Riviere Dragon in the south of the village. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Rivière du Poste is named after the second largest river in Mauritius which crosses by the village and separates it into two districts: [[Savanne District|Savanne]] and [[Grand Port District|Grand Port]]. The local |
Rivière du Poste is named after the second largest river in Mauritius which crosses by the village and separates it into two districts: [[Savanne District|Savanne]] and [[Grand Port District|Grand Port]]. The local post office opened in 1909 which was before the railway station.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/trains/mauritius05.htm|title = Mauritius Government Railway (MGR) Remains 2012|date = 4–7 February 2012|accessdate = 4 September 2014|website = The International Stream Pages|publisher = |last = Dean|first = Sullivan}}</ref> |
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A popular attraction is the Pont Rouge (English: Red bridge), an old railway track which is now used by pedestrians to cross the river. There are numerous attractions such as waterfalls across the river at different spots. |
A popular attraction is the Pont Rouge (English: Red bridge), an old railway track which is now used by pedestrians to cross the river. There are numerous attractions such as waterfalls across the river at different spots. |
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[[File:Pont_Rouge18.jpg|thumb|Old |
[[File:Pont_Rouge18.jpg|thumb|Old railway bridge crossing Rivière du Poste River]] |
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== Sub locality == |
== Sub locality == |
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The village itself is |
The village itself is divided into four parts:<ref name="LGact"/><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mauritiuspost.mu/products-and-services/post-code-finder | title=Post Code Finder | publisher=[[Mauritius Post]] | accessdate=3 September 2014}}</ref> |
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* Camp Rabaud 60701 |
* Camp Rabaud 60701 |
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* Camp Siajee 60702 |
* Camp Siajee 60702 |
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Latest revision as of 10:28, 25 January 2024
Rivière Du Poste | |
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Village | |
  Rivière Du Poste | |
| Coordinates: 20°25′43.4″S 57°34′29.8″E / 20.428722°S 57.574944°E | |
| Country |  Mauritius |
| Districts | Savanne and Grand Port district |
| Government | |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,170 |
| • Density | 385.4/km2 (998/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MUT) |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 60703 |
| Area code | 230 |
| ISO 3166 code | MU |
Rivière Du Poste is a village in the southern part of Mauritius located in both Savanne and Grand Port districts. The locality is about 19 miles (30 km) south of Port Louis, the nation's capital. The village is administered by the Rivière du Poste Village Council under the aegis of the Savanne District Council.[2] According to the census made by Statistics Mauritius in 2011, the population was 2,170.[1] The neighboring villages are La Flora (north west), Mare Tabac and Rose Belle (north east) and Camp Diable and Riviere Dragon in the south of the village.
History[edit]
Rivière du Poste is named after the second largest river in Mauritius which crosses by the village and separates it into two districts: Savanne and Grand Port. The local post office opened in 1909 which was before the railway station.[3]
A popular attraction is the Pont Rouge (English: Red bridge), an old railway track which is now used by pedestrians to cross the river. There are numerous attractions such as waterfalls across the river at different spots.
Sub locality[edit]
The village itself is divided into four parts:[2][4]
- Camp Rabaud 60701
- Camp Siajee 60702
- Terrain Maurice 60704
- Rivière Du Poste 60703
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Table G1 - Resident population by geographical location, whereabouts on census night and sex" (PDF). Statistics Mauritius. 2011. p. 3 and 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ a b Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands. "Local Government Act 2011" (PDF). Electoral Commissioner's Office. p. 896. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
- ^ Dean, Sullivan (4–7 February 2012). "Mauritius Government Railway (MGR) Remains 2012". The International Stream Pages. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ^ "Post Code Finder". Mauritius Post. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
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