The Head
The Head is a mountain in Mauritius and has an elevation of 300 metres. The Head is situated nearby to the suburb Camp Levieux, as well as near the locality La Chaumière.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Corps de Garde and Stade Germain Comarmond.
Corps de Garde
Peak
Corps de Garde is a 720-metre-high mountain of volcanic origin, in the area Palma in the Black River district of Mauritius. The name derived from the fact that a French military post was once established on its slope to control the bands of runaway slaves.
Stade Germain Comarmond
Stadium
The Germain Comarmond Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Bambous, Rivière Noire District, Mauritius. It is currently used mostly for staging football matches and athletics events. Stade Germain Comarmond is situated 3 km west of The Head.
New Eton College
College
The New Eton College is a private secondary school in Rose Hill, Mauritius. Founded in 1932, it provides education to the boys of Rose Hill and surrounding regions.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bambous and Quatre Bornes.
Bambous
Town
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Bambous is a small town in Mauritius located in the Rivière Noire District. The village is administered by the Bambous Village Council under the aegis of the Rivière Noire District Council. Bambous is situated 3½ km west of The Head.
Quatre Bornes
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Quatre Bornes, also known as La Ville des Fleurs, is a town in Mauritius, located mainly in the Plaines Wilhems District. Its western part lies in the Rivière Noire District.
Ebene CyberCity
Suburb
Ébène 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. Ebene CyberCity is situated 4½ km east of The Head.
The Head
- Type: Mountain with an elevation of 300 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-20.25° or 20° 15′ southLongitude
57.45° or 57° 27′ eastElevation
300 metres (984 feet)Open location code
5HFVQC2X+2XGeoNames ID
934444
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