Goat Rock

Goat Rock is a peak in , and has an elevation of 383 metres. Goat Rock is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the area .
  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 383 metres
  • Description: summit in Mauritius
  • Also known as: “Goat”

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 3 km north of Goat Rock.

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. is situated 3 km southeast of Goat Rock.

Museum
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The , a museum dedicated to history and art of Mauritius, is situated at in , the capital of . It opened in November 2001. is situated 3 km north of Goat Rock.

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 north of Goat Rock.

Suburb
is a suburb of the Municipality of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill in the Republic of Mauritius. It is a three-border region located at the edge of the , and Districts. is situated 4 km west of Goat Rock.

Goat Rock

Latitude
-20.18696° or 20° 11′ 13″ south
Longitude
57.50503° or 57° 30′ 18″ east
Elevation
383 metres (1,257 feet)
Open location code
5HFVRG74+62
Geo­Names ID
934489
Wiki­data ID
Q27763675
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Goat Rock” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Goat Rock (tumoy sa bukid)”
  • Cebuano: “Goat Rock”
  • Swedish: “Goat Rock (bergstopp)”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Spear Grass Peak and Snail Rock.

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