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Chamarel

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.

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Place details

Locality: Chamarel VCA, West
Region: Black River
Country: Mauritius / Maurice

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Chamarel
Settlement.native_name_lang: fr
Settlement.settlement_type: Village
Settlement.image_skyline: 2006-10-02 Chamarel Waterfalls.jpg
Settlement.image_alt: Chamarel Waterfalls
Settlement.image_caption: Chamarel Waterfalls
Settlement.pushpin_map: Mauritius
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: right
Settlement.pushpin_label: Chamarel
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Mauritius
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Districts
Settlement.subdivision_name1

Wikidata facts

Instance of: administrative territorial entity
Country: Mauritius
Located in: Rivière Noire District
Elevation: +260
Image: 2006-10-02 Chamarel Waterfalls.jpg

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Article

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Contents

Geography
History
Economy
Landmarks
See also
References
Bibliography

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.