Rivière Baleine
Rivière Baleine is a stream in Rodrigues, Mauritius. Rivière Baleine is situated nearby to the locality Citron Donis, as well as near Eau Vannée.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hermitage Island and St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues.
Hermitage Island
Islet
Hermitage Island is a small island lying south west of Port Sud-Est in Rodrigues, Mauritius. It is reputed to be the location of buried treasure and is a popular destination for tourists. Hermitage Island is situated 3½ km southeast of Rivière Baleine.
St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues
Church
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The St. Gabriel Cathedral is a religious building that serves as the cathedral of the Catholic Church's Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues. It is located in the town of St. St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues is situated 3 km northeast of Rivière Baleine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baie aux Huîtres and Port Mathurin.
Baie aux Huîtres
Village
Baie aux Huîtres is a coastal village located on the Mauritian island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. It has approximately 2,500 inhabitants, living in various neighborhoods such as Acacias, Pointe la Gueule, Allée Tamarin, La Bonté, Terre Madoff, and Grand Bois Noir. Baie aux Huîtres is situated 4½ km north of Rivière Baleine.
Port Mathurin
Town
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The village of Port Mathurin serves as the capital of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius. Most of the population of Rodrigues is settled close to or in the city. Port Mathurin is situated 6 km north of Rivière Baleine.
Anse aux Anglais
Village
Photo: Dunog, Public domain.
Anse aux Anglais or English Bay is a small coastal village located in the north of the Mauritian island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. Its name, French for "English Bay," is apparently linked with the fact that English troops landed on its beach in 1809 during the Napoleonic Wars between France and Great Britain. Anse aux Anglais is situated 7 km north of Rivière Baleine.
Rivière Baleine
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Riviere Baleine”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rodrigues, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-19.73333° or 19° 44′ southLongitude
63.41667° or 63° 25′ eastElevation
213 metres (699 feet)Open location code
5JG57C88+MMGeoNames ID
1545807
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Citron Donis and Eau Vannée.
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Highlights include Rivière Tamarin and Anse Baleine.
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