Vacoas-Phoenix () also known as French language: Villes Jumelles (Twin Cities), is a town in Mauritius, located in the Plaines Wilhems District, the eastern part also lies in the Moka District. The town is administered by the Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix. The town lies between Quatre Bornes and Curepipe.
History
The towns of Vacoas and Phoenix fused in 1963. Vacoas-Phoenix fully became a municipality in 1968.
Politics
For the general elections, the town is classified as the No 15 constituency known as
La Caverne and Phoenix and the No 16
Vacoas and Floreal constituency.
Sports
The football team of the town is the AS de Vacoas-Phoenix, they play in the
Mauritian League, the top football division of the island nation.
The town hosted the official 2017 FIBA Under-16 African Championship.
Education
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Mauritius is a college located at Avenue Droopnath Ramphul, Bonne Terre, Vacoas,
Mauritius.
Sub-locality
The town of Vacoas-Phoenix is divided into different suburbs.
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Bonne-Terre
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Camp Fouquereaux
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Castel
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Cinq Arpents
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Clairfonds
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Glen Park
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Henrietta
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Hermitage
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Highlands
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Hollyrood
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La Caverne Village
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La Marie
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Mesnil
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Phoenix
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Quinze Cantons
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Réunion
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Sadally
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Solférino
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St-Paul
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Visitation
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Vacoas
Government
Mauritius Qualifications Authority is headquartered in this town.
Twin towns – sister cities
Vacoas-Phoenix is
Sister city with:
Geography
Climate
See also
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List of places in Mauritius
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Phoenix Beverages, is the largest brewery of the island and is located in Phoenix
