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Plaine Magnien

Coordinates: 20°25′43″S 57°39′11″E / 20.42861°S 57.65306°E / -20.42861; 57.65306
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Plaine Magnien
Village
Plaine Magnien is located in Mauritius
Plaine Magnien
Plaine Magnien
Coordinates: 20°25′43″S 57°39′11″E / 20.42861°S 57.65306°E / -20.42861; 57.65306
CountryMauritius Mauritius
DistrictsGrand Port District
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total10,443
Time zoneUTC+4 (MUT)
Area code230
ISO 3166 codeMU
ClimateAf
Street in Plaine Magnien

Plaine Magnien (formerly known as Plaisance) is a village in southeast Mauritius located in the Grand Port District.

Landmarks

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The sole airport of Mauritius, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, is located in the village of Plaine Magnien.

In addition, it is the birthplace of the former Governor-General of Mauritius, Dayendranath Burrenchobay.[2]

Plaine Magnien has an all-girls State Secondary School, France Boyer de la Giroday SSS.

Saint Esprit Prestige Store, one of the most popular retail store of the village, is on the main road near the Mauritius Commercial bank.

Climate

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Climate data for Plaine Magnien (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport) (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.4
(93.9)
34.4
(93.9)
33.4
(92.1)
32.8
(91.0)
31.3
(88.3)
30.2
(86.4)
29.0
(84.2)
28.7
(83.7)
28.7
(83.7)
31.4
(88.5)
32.8
(91.0)
33.8
(92.8)
34.4
(93.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30.2
(86.4)
30.2
(86.4)
29.6
(85.3)
28.7
(83.7)
27.2
(81.0)
25.5
(77.9)
24.6
(76.3)
24.7
(76.5)
25.5
(77.9)
26.8
(80.2)
28.3
(82.9)
29.6
(85.3)
27.6
(81.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.9
(80.4)
26.9
(80.4)
26.5
(79.7)
25.7
(78.3)
24.0
(75.2)
22.6
(72.7)
21.7
(71.1)
21.7
(71.1)
22.2
(72.0)
23.2
(73.8)
24.6
(76.3)
26.1
(79.0)
24.3
(75.7)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 23.7
(74.7)
23.9
(75.0)
23.6
(74.5)
22.7
(72.9)
21.0
(69.8)
19.6
(67.3)
18.9
(66.0)
18.8
(65.8)
19.0
(66.2)
20.1
(68.2)
21.2
(70.2)
22.8
(73.0)
21.3
(70.3)
Record low °C (°F) 18.0
(64.4)
19.7
(67.5)
18.4
(65.1)
17.5
(63.5)
14.9
(58.8)
13.2
(55.8)
11.9
(53.4)
12.8
(55.0)
13.5
(56.3)
13.5
(56.3)
13.4
(56.1)
18.3
(64.9)
11.9
(53.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 231.3
(9.11)
263.0
(10.35)
243.4
(9.58)
175.6
(6.91)
115.5
(4.55)
85.2
(3.35)
85.8
(3.38)
73.8
(2.91)
62.2
(2.45)
49.7
(1.96)
75.6
(2.98)
131.2
(5.17)
1,592.3
(62.69)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 16.2 16.3 16.7 15.8 13.6 13.2 15.8 13.4 10.4 8.5 9.0 11.3 160.2
Mean monthly sunshine hours 233.2 201.7 209.9 197.7 193.2 170.1 164.9 184.6 203.3 235.0 251.6 253.0 2,498.3
Source: NOAA[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Table G1 - Resident population by geographical location, whereabouts on census night and sex" (PDF). Statistics Mauritius. 2011: 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "Intronisée vendredi: la présidente de la République racontée par ses proches". L'Express. 5 June 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-05.
  3. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Plaine Magnien". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 4, 2024.