Mahébourg Population 2026
Mahébourg has a population of 17,042, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇲🇺 Mauritius, located in Grand Port. Roughly 1.3% of Mauritius's population lives here. It is about 9.1× smaller than Port Louis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,042
Rank in Mauritius
#11
Coordinates
20.41°S, 57.70°E
~26 m elevation · Indian/Mauritius
Distance to capital (Port Louis)
34 km
21 miles, straight line
Cities near Mahébourg
- Bel Air Rivière Sèche18,036 people · ~17 km away
- Curepipe78,618 people · ~21 km away
- Centre de Flacq17,710 people · ~24 km away
- Vacoas115,289 people · ~26 km away
- Saint Pierre16,704 people · ~27 km away
- Quatre Bornes77,308 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mahébourg?
Mahébourg has a population of 17,042 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Mauritius.
What region is Mahébourg in?
Mahébourg is located in Grand Port, Mauritius.
Is Mahébourg the capital of Mauritius?
No, the capital of Mauritius is Port Louis, about 34 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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