Bambous Population 2026
Bambous has a population of 17,818, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇲🇺 Mauritius, located in Black River. Roughly 1.4% of Mauritius's population lives here. It is about 8.7× smaller than Port Louis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,818
Rank in Mauritius
#9
Coordinates
20.26°S, 57.41°E
~122 m elevation · Indian/Mauritius
Distance to capital (Port Louis)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Cities near Bambous
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill111,355 people · ~7 km away
- Quatre Bornes77,308 people · ~8 km away
- Vacoas115,289 people · ~9 km away
- Saint Pierre16,704 people · ~14 km away
- Curepipe78,618 people · ~14 km away
- Port Louis155,226 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bambous?
Bambous has a population of 17,818 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Mauritius.
What region is Bambous in?
Bambous is located in Black River, Mauritius.
Is Bambous the capital of Mauritius?
No, the capital of Mauritius is Port Louis, about 14 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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