Arsenal, Mauritius

Arsenal is a village located in the Pamplemousses District of northern Mauritius,[1] approximately 15 kilometres north of Port Louis, the national capital. The area combines rural landscapes, small-scale commerce, and residential developments. Arsenal is best known for its historical origins under French colonial rule, its proximity to major urban centres, and the presence of renewable-energy infrastructure such as a large solar farm.[2] The village also hosts a government school, Arsenal Government School, one of the country's oldest, a private secondary school and a private primary school. The Arsenal Wanderers football club is based in Arsenal.

As of the 2022 census, the village is home to 3613 people.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Circonscription n°5: Pamplemousses-Triolet : Drogue, vols, retraite dorée… Entre préoccupations et prestations sociales". lexpress.mu. April 9, 2024.
  2. ^ "Minister Lesjongard inaugurates solar farm at Arsenal". Africa Press. March 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "2022 HOUSING AND POPULATION CENSUS Volume I: Housing and Living Conditions" (PDF). Statistics Mauritius. Retrieved January 4, 2026.


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