Vacoas Population 2026
Vacoas has a population of 115,289, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇲🇺 Mauritius, located in Plaines Wilhems. Roughly 9.1% of Mauritius's population lives here. It is about 1.3× smaller than Port Louis, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,289
Rank in Mauritius
#2
Coordinates
20.30°S, 57.48°E
~390 m elevation · Indian/Mauritius
Distance to capital (Port Louis)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Plaines Wilhems
| City | Population | Rank in Mauritius |
|---|---|---|
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 111,355 | #3 |
| Curepipe | 78,618 | #4 |
| Quatre Bornes | 77,308 | #5 |
Cities near Vacoas
- Quatre Bornes77,308 people · ~4 km away
- Curepipe78,618 people · ~5 km away
- Beau Bassin-Rose Hill111,355 people · ~7 km away
- Bambous17,818 people · ~9 km away
- Saint Pierre16,704 people · ~10 km away
- Port Louis155,226 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vacoas?
Vacoas has a population of 115,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Mauritius.
What region is Vacoas in?
Vacoas is located in Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius.
Is Vacoas the capital of Mauritius?
No, the capital of Mauritius is Port Louis, about 15 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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