Chamarel
Chamarel | |
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Village | |
Chamarel Waterfalls | |
| Coordinates: 20°25′30″S 57°23′28″E / 20.42500°S 57.39111°E | |
| Country | Mauritius |
| Districts | Rivière Noire District |
| Government | |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 783 |
| • Density | 26.5/km2 (69/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MUT) |
| Area code | 230 |
| ISO 3166 code | MU |
| Climate | Am |
Chamarel is a village in Mauritius mainly located in Rivière Noire District. The eastern part of the village lies in the Savanne District. The village is administered by the Chamarel Village Council under the aegis of the Rivière Noire District Council.
Today it is primarily known for its scenic locations and nature attractions in its neighbourhood, among them are the Seven Coloured Earths, the Chamarel Falls, Ebony Forest Chamarel and the Black River Gorges National Park. The surrounding area is also known for its locally grown coffee. Chamerel's church Saint Anna was built is 1876 and is subject to a pilgrimage on the Assumption of Mary (15 August), during which the village hosts a fair associated with the pilgrimage as well.