Curepipe Population 2026
Curepipe has a population of 78,618, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇲🇺 Mauritius, located in Plaines Wilhems. Roughly 6.2% of Mauritius's population lives here. It is about 2.0× smaller than Port Louis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,618
Rank in Mauritius
#4
Coordinates
20.32°S, 57.53°E
~559 m elevation · Indian/Mauritius
Distance to capital (Port Louis)
17 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Plaines Wilhems
| City | Population | Rank in Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Vacoas | 115,289 | #2 |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 111,355 | #3 |
| Quatre Bornes | 77,308 | #5 |
Cities near Curepipe
- Vacoas115,289 people · ~5 km away
- Quatre Bornes77,308 people · ~8 km away
- Saint Pierre16,704 people · ~11 km away
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill111,355 people · ~11 km away
- Bambous17,818 people · ~14 km away
- Port Louis155,226 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Curepipe?
Curepipe has a population of 78,618 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Mauritius.
What region is Curepipe in?
Curepipe is located in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius.
Is Curepipe the capital of Mauritius?
No, the capital of Mauritius is Port Louis, about 17 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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