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Baie du Tombeau

Pamplemousses, Mauritius · Africa

About Baie du Tombeau

Baie du Tombeau sits on the route: 10 minutes from Terre Rouge, 38km from Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel.

Baie du Tombeau is a town located in Pamplemousses, Mauritius. With a population of 15,301, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Baie du Tombeau sits in Mauritius. It's in the Indian/Mauritius time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Baie du Tombeau to your route.

About Baie du Tombeau

Baie du Tombeau is a village in Mauritius located in the Pamplemousses District, situated near the Rivière du Tombeau. The village is administered by the Baie du Tombeau Village Council under the aegis of the Pamplemousses District Council. According to the census by Statistics Mauritius in 2011, the population was at

Read more 14,687. Baie du Tombeau was home to HMS Mauritius, a Royal Navy wireless station. The bay itself faces west to North-West and has 3 km of coral reef protecting a shallow lagoon and sandy beaches stretching from Rivulet Terre rouge bird sanctuary to the Tombeau river's estuary at Le Goulet. The area is particularly appreciated for its easy access to the capital Port Louis (in less than 10 minutes) and for its convenient facilities as well as proximity to the large Riche Terre shopping mall. The weather is pleasant being less windy or rainy than the east coast or central plateau and not as hot as the south west. Riche Terre Mall is found in the vicinity and easily accessible for shopping, a day-out and for dining. The mall provides free parking for visitors and has a bus stop.

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Where is Baie du Tombeau located?

Baie du Tombeau is located in Pamplemousses, Mauritius, Africa. The coordinates are -20.1194 latitude, 57.4914 longitude.

What is the population of Baie du Tombeau?

Baie du Tombeau has a population of approximately 15,301 people, making it a town in Mauritius.

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Quick Information

Population
15,301
Continent
Africa
Country
Mauritius
Region
Pamplemousses
Timezone
Indian/Mauritius
Coordinates
-20.1194, 57.4914

Tags

AfricaMauritiusPamplemoussesTown

Worth the detour from Baie du Tombeau

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel

A small area of bare dunes where weathered basalt has separated into bands of red, brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow that never mix. Entry also covers the nearby 100 m Chamarel waterfall.

38 km · about 45 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Baie du Tombeau.

Terre Rouge

🇲🇺 Mauritius

4 km awayPop. 11,210

Le Hochet

🇲🇺 Mauritius

5 km awayPop. 15,662

Port Louis

🇲🇺 Mauritius

5 km awayPop. 155,226

Arsenal

🇲🇺 Mauritius

5 km awayPop. 2,599

Calebasses

🇲🇺 Mauritius

7 km awayPop. 4,648

Pointe aux Piments

🇲🇺 Mauritius

7 km awayPop. 7,556

Notre Dame

🇲🇺 Mauritius

8 km awayPop. 3,959

Pailles

🇲🇺 Mauritius

8 km awayPop. 10,622

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