Rivière Anse Raffin
Rivière Anse Raffin is a stream in Rodrigues, Mauritius. Rivière Anse Raffin is situated nearby to the village Rivière Cocos, as well as near the locality Eau Vannée.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Hermitage Island and Cat Island.
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.
Cat Island
Islet
Cat Island is a small island lying south of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by a coral reef and is known for diving and snorkelling sites. Cat Island is situated 3½ km south of Rivière Anse Raffin.
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 3½ km northeast of Rivière Anse Raffin.
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 Rivière Anse Raffin.
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 Rivière Anse Raffin.
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 Rivière Anse Raffin.
Rivière Anse Raffin
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Riviere Anse Raffin”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rodrigues, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-19.74583° or 19° 44′ 45″ southLongitude
63.42222° or 63° 25′ 20″ eastElevation
19 metres (62 feet)Open location code
5JG57C3C+MVGeoNames ID
1547506
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Rivière Cocos and Eau Vannée.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pointe Raffin and Anse Raffin.
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