| Native name | Villes Jumelles |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 20°18′0.17″S 57°28′28.23″E |
| Country | Mauritius |
| District | Plaines Wilhems |
| Mayor | Mr. Sunjeevsingh Dindyal |
| Deputy Mayor | Mr. Sadaseven Sooben |
| Area total | 110.2 km² |
| Population total | 115,289 |
| Population as of | 2019 |
| Population rank | 2nd in Mauritius |
| Population demonym | Vacoassian / Phoenician |
| Time zone | MUT (UTC+4) |
| Climate | Af |
| Website | www.vacoasphoenix.org |
Vacoas-Phoenix (vakwa feniks) also known as French: Villes Jumelles (Twin Cities), is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix. The town lies between Quatre Bornes and Curepipe.
Highlights
The towns of Vacoas and Phoenix merged in 1963, becoming a municipality in 1968. Today, it has a population of approximately 110,000 and serves as a commercial and residential hub.
The town features attractions like the SSR Botanical Garden, showcasing native flora, and the central market in Vacoas, offering local crafts and cuisine. Cultural landmarks include the Maheswarnath Mandir, one of Mauritius' oldest Hindu temples.
Vacoas-Phoenix hosts annual events, such as Mauritian Independence Day celebrations, highlighting its multicultural community. Its lush surroundings, including nearby forests, attract nature enthusiasts for hiking and birdwatching.[1]
Politics
For the general elections, the town is classified as the No 15 constituency known as La Caverne and Phoenix and the No 16 Vacoas and Floreal constituency.
Sports
The football team of the town is the AS de Vacoas-Phoenix, they play in the Mauritian League, the top football division of the island nation.
The town hosted the official 2017 FIBA Under-16 African Championship.[2]
Education
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Mauritius is a college located at Avenue Droopnath Ramphul, Bonne Terre, Vacoas, Mauritius.
Sub-locality
The town of Vacoas-Phoenix is divided into different suburbs.[3][4]
- Bonne-Terre
- Camp Fouquereaux
- Castel
- Cinq Arpents
- Clairfonds
- Glen Park
- Henrietta
- Hermitage
- Highlands
- Hollyrood
- La Caverne
- La Marie
- Modern
- Mesnil
- Phoenix
- Quinze Cantons
- Réunion
- Sadally
- Solférino
- St-Paul
- Visitation
- Vacoas
Government
Mauritius Qualifications Authority is headquartered in this town.[5]
Twin towns – sister cities
Vacoas-Phoenix is twinned with:[6]
- Antsirabe, Madagascar
- Nantong, China
- Pune, India
- Sainte-Suzanne, Réunion, France
See also
- List of places in Mauritius
- Phoenix Beverages, is the largest brewery of the island and is located in Phoenix
References
- ^ "Vacoas-Phoenix, Mauritius". HelloMondo. Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "Madagascar aiming for a podium spot at next FIBA U16 African Championship". FIBA. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands. "Local Government Act 2011". Government of Mauritius. pp. 768–770. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Municipales et villageoises : les 6 principaux changements" (in French). Le Defimedia. Archived from the original on 23 November 2012. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
- ^ "Contact Us". Mauritius Qualifications Authority. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
Mauritius Qualifications Authority Pont Fer, Phoenix
- ^ "Salient Features of Vacoas-Phoenix". vacoasphoenix.org. Vacoas-Phoenix. Retrieved 2020-06-30.