Winter melon
The view from Trou aux Cerfs, one of the highest points in Curepipe. Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. There are several theories by historians as to the winter melon of the city.
The town officially covers an area of 23. It is located in the Plaine Wilhems district on the central plateau of Mauritius at an altitude of 561 meters. Of the larger towns of the island’s central plateau, Curepipe is the most southern and also the highest. As a consequence of its height, Curepipe is known for its relatively cool and rainy climate. Curepipe is managed by a council, which is democratically elected by its citizens.
The council is headed by the Mayor and is principally responsible for local policy making. The town’s administration on the other hand is responsible for the implementation of these policies as well as the day-to-day management of the council’s activities. Curepipe’s historic town hall was actually originally situated in Moka, and the whole building was moved to Curepipe in 1903. For the general elections the town is classified as the No 17 constituency known as Curepipe and Midlands. According to the census made by Statistics Mauritius in 2018, the population of the town was at 78,692. The primary spoken language is Mauritian Creole, though French predominates in more formal situations.
The town hosts several textile factories, a diamond processing industry and a range of jewelry businesses. In addition, handicraft shops, restaurants and shopping centres add to the commercial mix of the town. The relatively affluent suburbs are also home to a great deal of business activity. The town council is acutely aware of the need to bring principles of sustainability into the town’s economic development. Recently, the council embarked on a project nicknamed “For a Greener Curepipe” in collaboration with Gender Links Mauritius, in order to spur the growing environmental interest of Curepipe’s citizens. Tree planting, backyard composting and food growing was encouraged, and a range of community organisations from schools to women’s groups were involved.
Sensitization programmes are also underway in collaboration with the Central Water Authority of Mauritius, towards encouraging a more judicious management of the town’s water resources. The view down into Trou aux Cerfs crater. Curepipe, though inland from the main coastal tourist areas of Mauritius, is nonetheless a tourist destination. The town of Curepipe is divided into different regions.
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