Arsenal, Mauritius

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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.