Pouce Valley

Pouce Valley is a valley in , and has an elevation of 146 metres. Pouce Valley is situated nearby to the quarter , as well as near the area .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Aapravasi Ghat and Le Pouce.

Protected area
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is a building complex located in , , the first British colony to receive indentured, or contracted, labour workforce from many countries. is situated 3½ km north of Pouce Valley.

Peak
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is the third highest mountain in , at 812 meters. Only and are taller. It is named because of the thumb-shaped peak of the mountain.

Sports venue
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The is a thoroughbred horse race track in , . The Racecourse was inaugurated on 25 June 1812, by The Mauritius Turf Club which was founded earlier the same year by Edward Alured Draper, who served in different…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port Louis and Caudan Waterfront.

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is the capital of , and with around 150,000 inhabitants the island nation's most populous city. Sitting in a bay surrounded by mountains, is a lively and modern city also with charming districts from colonial times.

Quarter
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Le is a commercial development in , the capital city of . It includes shops, banking facilities, casinos, cinemas, restaurants, a marina and a five star hotel. is situated 3 km northwest of Pouce Valley.

Town
is a village in located mainly in the . The western part of the village lies in the . Since 1967 it forms part of Constituency No. is situated 4 km south of Pouce Valley.

Pouce Valley

Latitude
-20.18578° or 20° 11′ 9″ south
Longitude
57.51492° or 57° 30′ 54″ east
Elevation
146 metres (479 feet)
Open location code
5HFVRG77+MX
Geo­Names ID
934146
Wiki­data ID
Q27762659
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Satellite Map

Discover Pouce Valley from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Pouce Valley” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Pouce Valley”
  • Swedish: “Pouce Valley”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tranquebar and Courtois.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Snail Rock and Goat Rock.

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