Cocos

Cocos is a stream in Rodrigues, Mauritius. Cocos is situated nearby to the locality Citron Donis, as well as near Maréchal.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hermitage Island.

Hermitage Island

Islet

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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 east of Cocos.

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 6 km north of Cocos.

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 7 km north of Cocos.

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 8 km north of Cocos.

Cocos

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Rivière Cocos”
Category: body of water
Location: Rodrigues, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude

-19.74306° or 19° 44′ 35″ south

Longitude

63.40833° or 63° 24′ 30″ east

Elevation

22 metres (72 feet)

Open location code

5JG57C45+Q8

GeoNames ID

1547505

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