Quatre Bornes
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When to go: Quatre Bornes month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Quatre Bornes are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 23–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), August the coldest (average low 17°C), and January the wettest (about 208 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.4 | 22.0 | 208 | 11.3 |
| February | 27.2 | 22.2 | 170 | 11.1 |
| March | 27.2 | 22.1 | 125 | 10.7 |
| April | 26.3 | 21.5 | 87 | 10.4 |
| May | 24.8 | 19.6 | 49 | 10.1 |
| June | 22.9 | 18.0 | 36 | 9.8 |
| July | 22.2 | 17.0 | 35 | 10.2 |
| August | 22.7 | 16.8 | 27 | 10.8 |
| September | 23.4 | 17.2 | 26 | 11.5 |
| October | 25.0 | 18.4 | 57 | 11.5 |
| November | 26.2 | 19.6 | 71 | 11.6 |
| December | 27.1 | 21.0 | 135 | 12.1 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1721
In 1721, Wilhem Leicknig of Prussian origin settled on the island then known as Isle de France, the district of Plaines Wilhems was named after him.
- Documented history · 1740
In 1740, French cartographer Guyomar drew the "Quartiers des Plaines Wilhems" where Quatre Bornes was shown as a forest which was slowly being colonised.
- Documented history · 1764
Joseph François Charpentier de Cossigny named his region Palma and Governor Antoine Desforges Boucher named his region Bassin in 1764.
- Documented history · 1864
During the British period, the railway line was introduced in 1864, the region of Plaines-Wilhems started developed rapidly with the migration of people from coastal regions.
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01 · OverviewQuatre Bornes, in brief
Quatre Bornes Functions as a Central Mauritian Town
Quatre Bornes, also known as La Ville des Fleurs or The City of Flowers, is a town situated primarily in the Plaines Wilhems District of Mauritius, with its western section reaching into the Rivière Noire District. Positioned between Vacoas-Phoenix and Beau-Bassin Rose-Hill, the settlement operates under the administration of the Municipal Council of Quatre Bornes and functions as a geographic hub linked by roads extending to the northern, southern, eastern, and western parts of Mauritius.
Daily movement throughout Quatre Bornes relies on its road networks, connecting residents across the town's five wards and multiple suburbs. The town is located at coordinates -20.26381 latitude and 57.4791 longitude within the Indian/Mauritius timezone. Daily life involves populations utilizing local infrastructure shaped by historical milestones, such as the 1864 introduction of the railway line that accelerated regional development during the British period following earlier settlements by Wilhem Leicknig, Joseph François Charpentier de Cossigny, and Governor Antoine Desforges Boucher.
Everyday mobility and civic routines intersect with the municipal organization overseen by 20 council members who represent five distinct wards, each returning four councillors. Commuters and local inhabitants navigate daily schedules alongside institutional locations, including the Baichoo Madhoo Government School, which serves as the Nomination Centre for Constituency No.18 Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes during general elections. Educational transit involves students traveling to the town's nine primary schools and twelve secondary institutions, such as Collège du Saint-Esprit, Loreto College Quatre Bornes, and Gaëtan Raynal State College.
The urban population engages in daily routines supported by local commercial developments that expanded significantly through the 1980s and 1990s following earlier territorial annexations of Bassin, Palma, and La Source. Daily movement also directs sports participants and spectators toward recreational facilities like the Guy Rozemont Football Stadium, home ground for the AS Quatre Bornes team. Administrative operations, school attendance, and commercial activities all reflect the ongoing daily movement of residents within this Plaines Wilhems urban center.
Frequently Asked Questions about Quatre Bornes
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01 · Q&AWhere is Quatre Bornes located and what are its coordinates?
Quatre Bornes is situated in Mauritius at geographic coordinates -20.2638, 57.4791, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Quatre Bornes?
Quatre Bornes has a recorded population of approximately 77,308 and observes the Indian/Mauritius time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Quatre Bornes?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Quatre Bornes include EN-MU, BHO, French, with MUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Quatre Bornes?
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