Circonscription Mauritius

Circonscription Mauritius: A Comprehensive Guide

Overview

Circonscription Mauritius refers to the electoral districts into which the Republic of Mauritius is divided for the purpose of electing members to the National Assembly. There are currently 20 constituencies in Mauritius, each of which elects three members to the National Assembly using the first-past-the-post system.

The boundaries of the constituencies are determined by the Electoral Boundaries Commission, which is an independent body established under the Constitution of Mauritius. The Commission is responsible for ensuring that the constituencies are fairly and equitably distributed across the country, taking into account factors such as population size, geographical distribution, and community representation.

Historical Background

The system of circonscription Mauritius was first introduced in 1958, when Mauritius was still a British colony. The system has been retained since Mauritius gained independence in 1968, although the boundaries of the constituencies have been revised several times over the years.

The most recent revision of the constituency boundaries was carried out in 2019. The changes were made to ensure that the constituencies were more evenly distributed across the country and to better reflect the changing demographics of Mauritius.

Current Constituencies

The 20 constituencies in Mauritius are listed below:

1. Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East
2. Port Louis Central
3. Port Louis North and Montagne Longue
4. Pamplemousses and Triolet
5. Grand Baie and Pointe aux Piments
6. Terre Rouge and Quartier Militaire
7. Flacq and Bon Accueil
8. Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes
9. Rose Hill and Beau Bassin
10. Stanley and Rose Hill
11. Curepipe and Midlands
12. Floréal and Vacoas
13. Phoenix and Quatre Bornes
14. Vacoas and Floréal
15. Mahébourg and Plaine Magnien
16. Savanne and Rivière des Anguilles
17. Grand Port and Rose Belle
18. New Grove and Belle Mare
19. Pit