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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox settlement <!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions --> | name = Curepipe<!-- at least one of the first two fields must be filled in --> | official_name = Curepipe | native_name = <!-- if different from the English name --> | native_name_lang = <!-- ISO 639-2 code e.g. "fr" for French. 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Its eastern part lies in the [[Moka District]]. The town is administered by the [[Municipal Council of Curepipe]]. Curepipe lies at a higher elevation, often referred to as the "Central Plateau". According to the census made by [[Statistics Mauritius]] in 2018, the population of the town was at 78,618.<ref name="stats2018" /> ==Etymology== The town's name, Curepipe, is said to be originated from the French ''curer sa pipe'', which translates to "cleaning his/her pipe". There are several theories by historians as to the naming of the city. Some historians believe that the name was given as travellers and soldiers from the 19th century often travelled from [[Port Louis]] and Grand Port (now [[Mahébourg]]) to refill their pipes in Curepipe. Other historians believe that the name was given after a late landowner during the 18th century.<ref name="defi">{{cite journal|url=http://www.defimedia.info/defi-quotidien/dq-societe/item/22695-les-origines-de-la-ville-de-curepipe.html?tmpl=component&print=1|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140404160412/http://www.defimedia.info/defi-quotidien/dq-societe/item/22695-les-origines-de-la-ville-de-curepipe.html?tmpl=component&print=1|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 April 2014|publisher=Le Defimedia|title=Les origines de la ville de Curepipe|access-date=14 December 2012|language=fr}}</ref> ==Geography== The town officially covers an area of {{convert|23.8|km2|1|abbr=out}}. It is located in the Plaine Wilhems district on the central plateau of Mauritius at an altitude of 561 meters. Of the larger towns of the island's central plateau, Curepipe is the most southern and also the highest. As a consequence of its height, Curepipe is known for its relatively cooler and rainier climate.<ref>[http://www.municipal-curepipe.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=151:history.. History of Curepipe<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The dormant volcano [[Trou aux Cerfs]] is nearby. ==Politics== {{main|Municipal Council of Curepipe}} [[File:Hôtel de ville, Curepipe.jpg|thumb|The Old Town hall of Curepipe]] Curepipe is managed by a council, which is democratically elected by its citizens. The council is headed by the mayor and is principally responsible for local policy making. The current mayor is Mr. Hans Berty Margueritte. The town's administration on the other hand is responsible for the implementation of these policies as well as the day-to-day management of the council's activities. The current administrative head is Mrs Jugroop<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.municipal-curepipe.org/administration-department/ |title=Administration Department |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Municipal Council of Curepipe}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.municipal-curepipe.org/actual-mayor-and-deputy/ |title=Actual Mayor and Deputy |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Municipal Council of Curepipe}}</ref> Curepipe's historic town hall was actually originally situated in Moka, and the whole building was moved to Curepipe in 1903.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/196d28/ |title="Curepipe" Mauritius Things to Do Tip by bijo69<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=6 May 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304193104/http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/196d28/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> For the [[Elections in Mauritius|general elections]] the town is classified as the No 17 constituency known as ''Curepipe and Midlands''. == Demographics == [[File:Curepipe Botanical Gardens - Kiosk for Bands.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Curepipe Botanical Gardens]]]] According to the census made by [[Statistics Mauritius]] in 2018, the population of the town was at 78,692.<ref name="stats2018" /> The primary spoken language is [[Mauritian Creole]], though French predominates in more formal situations. [[Tamil language|Tamil]], Bhojpuri, Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Mandarin and Hakka Chinese are also spoken as second or third language mostly in religious activities. The council's official language is English. === Religion === {{bar box |title = Religious affiliation |titlebar=#ccf |background-color=#f8f9fa |float=right |bars = {{bar percent|[[Christianity|Catholic]]|darkblue|39.2}} {{bar percent|[[Protestant]] [[and other Christians]]|dodgerblue|9.3}} {{bar percent|[[Hinduism]]|red|37.7}} {{bar percent|[[Islam]]|green|13.9}} }} According to the 2012 census conducted by [[Statistics Mauritius]], Christianity is the most prevalently practised religion in Curepipe (48.4%) (Catholic 39.2%, Protestant 1.3%, Other Christian 8%), followed by Hinduism (37.7%) and Islam (13.9%). ==Economic activities== The town hosts several textile factories, a diamond processing industry and a range of jewelry businesses. In addition, handicraft shops, restaurants and shopping centres add to the commercial mix of the town. The relatively affluent suburbs are also home to a great deal of business activity. Sensitization programmes are underway in collaboration with the Central Water Authority of Mauritius, towards encouraging better management of the town's water resources.<ref>[http://business.mega.mu/2013/03/26/building-permits-curepipe-promotes-collection-rainwater/ Building Permits: Curepipe Promotes the Collection of Rainwater<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> ==Tourism== [[File:Mauritius trou aux cerfs volcano.jpg|thumb|right|The view down into [[Trou aux Cerfs]] crater.]] [[File:Entrance to Arboretum - Monvert Nature Park Curepipe.jpg|thumb|right|Visitors Centre and entrance at [[Monvert Nature Park]]]] Curepipe, though inland from the main coastal tourist areas of Mauritius, is nonetheless a tourist destination. Some of the more popular attractions include: * [[Curepipe Botanic Gardens]] * [[Trou aux Cerfs]] Crater * [[Monvert Nature Park]] * [[Sainte Therese Church]] * [[Carnegie Library of Curepipe]] * The old Town Hall * [[Domaine des Aubineaux]] * The Basilica of Sainte Helene * La Sabloniere * [[Casino de Maurice]] * [[St. Joseph's College, Curepipe|St. Joseph's College]] (National Heritage) * [[Royal College Curepipe]] (National Heritage) ==Education== [[File:Exterior view of a partition of SJC.JPG|thumb|right|[[St. Joseph's College, Curepipe|St. Joseph's College]]]] {{main|Education in Mauritius}} Curepipe is home to various secondary schools which include the Ambassador College, Floreal SSS, Curepipe College, Dar-ul-Maarif Secondary School, Doha Secondary School, Dunputh Lallah SSS, Forest Side SSS Boys, Forest Side SSS Girls, Full Day School, Hindu Girls College, Imperial College, Loreto College Curepipe,{{citation needed|date=May 2015}} [[Lycee Labourdonnais]],<ref>[http://www.lyceelabourdonnais.org/ Home page]. [[Lycée La Bourdonnais]]. Retrieved on 4 May 2015. "Rue Rochecouste – Forest Side – Curepipe – MAURICE"</ref> Mauricia Institute, Mauritius College Boys, Mauritius College Girls, Notre Dame College, Ocep College, Presidency College Boys, Presidency College Girls, Renaissance College, St Patrick's College, [[Royal College Curepipe]] and [[St. Joseph's College, Curepipe|St. Joseph's College]]. ==Sports== The town is home to the [[Stade George V]], the teams of the town are the [[Curepipe Starlight SC]] and the current champions Cercle de Joachim, they currently play in the National First Division for the 2015–2016 season. ==Suburbs== The town of Curepipe is divided into different regions.<ref name="LGact">{{cite journal|url=http://www.gov.mu/portal/goc/mlge/files/lga2011.pdf|publisher=Government of *Mauritius|title=Local Government Act 2011|pages=768–770|author=Ministry of Local Government and Outer Islands|access-date=14 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114132142/http://www.gov.mu/portal/goc/mlge/files/lga2011.pdf|archive-date=14 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="sub">{{cite journal|url=http://www.defimedia.info/defi-plus/dp-actualites/item/22100-les-6-principaux-changements.html|publisher=Le Defimedia|title=Municipales et villageoises : les 6 principaux changements|access-date=14 December 2012|language=fr|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123040358/http://www.defimedia.info/defi-plus/dp-actualites/item/22100-les-6-principaux-changements.html|archive-date=23 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> * Allée Brillant * Résidence Atlee * Couvent Lorette * Curepipe Road * Eau-Coulée * Engrais-Cathan * Engrais-Martial * Floréal * Forest-Side * Malherbes * Wooton * Camp Caval * Cité Joachim * Cité St-Luc * Cité Loyseau * Mangalkhan * Robinson * Les Casernes * Route du Jardin * La Brasserie * Camp Pierrot * Cité Anoska ==Twin towns – sister cities== Curepipe is [[Sister city|twinned]] with: *{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Meixian, Meizhou|Meixian (Meizhou)]], China<ref>{{cite web |title=Curepipe: Une nouvelle touche à la fontaine de l'hôtel de ville|url=https://business.mega.mu/2022/11/15/curepipe-une-nouvelle-touche-a-la-fontaine-de-lhotel-de-ville/|publisher=Mauritius Business|language=fr|date=2022-11-15|access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref> *{{flagicon|FRA}} [[La Teste-de-Buch]], France<ref>{{cite web|title=Le Test'ut Big Band s'envole aux États-Unis|url=https://www.sudouest.fr/gironde/la-teste-de-buch/le-test-ut-big-band-s-envole-aux-etats-unis-3008409.php|publisher=Sud Ouest|language=fr|date=2018-06-27|access-date=2025-03-21}}</ref> ==See also== {{Commons category|Curepipe}} * [[List of places in Mauritius]] <!-- === === ===({{NoMoreLinks}})======= DO ''not'' ADD MORE LINKS TO THIS ARTICLE. 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