Victoria, Seychelles
Victoria | |
|---|---|
Counter-Clockwise from top: Victoria clock tower, Seychelles State House, Cathedral of Victoria, Port Victoria. | |
| Coordinates: 4°37′23″S 55°27′09″E / 4.62306°S 55.45250°E | |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Island | Mahé |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Lydia Charlie |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.1 km2 (7.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 26,450 |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 (SCT) |
| Website | MayorsOfficeSeychelles.com |
Victoria is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Seychelles, situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé, the archipelago's main island. The city was first established as the seat of the British colonial government. In 2010, the population of Greater Victoria (including the suburbs) was 26,450 (26.66%) out of the country's total population of 99,202. The port is known as Port Victoria.