Mauritius, by district
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
7 facilities
| Beau Bassin PrisonCité-Barkly | Prison | Plaines Wilhems | — |
| Eastern High Security PrisonMelrose | Prison | Moka | 1,000 |
| GRNW Prison | Prison | Black River | — |
| La Bastille | Prison | Plaines Wilhems | — |
| Petit Verger Prison | Prison | Black River | — |
| Police Band Headquarters | Prison | Plaines Wilhems | — |
| Rodrigues PrisonPointe-la-Gueule | Prison | Rodrigues | — |
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Mauritius have?
The atlas lists 7 prisons, jails and detention centres in Mauritius, including 7 prisons.
Which police agencies serve Mauritius?
60 police units are listed for Mauritius, all recorded as police stations.
Can I look up a prisoner in Mauritius?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Mauritius. Contact the facility or the Mauritius Prisons Service, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Plaines Wilhems, with 3 prisons and jails and 12 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Not yet. The facility pages show each address and map location; the agency's own website is the authority for current contact details.
Which authority is responsible for prisons in Mauritius?
The Mauritius Prisons Service is responsible for them. The regions below list every establishment it runs, along with the police units in each area.
How are the listings for Mauritius organised?
The atlas files Mauritius by district, following official administrative boundaries; 10 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Plaines Wilhems is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Mauritius?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 60 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.