Anse aux Pins (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃s o pɛ̃]) is an administrative district of Seychelles located on the island of Mahé. Soleil Island is part of the district.
Anse aux Pins | |
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 Location within Seychelles | |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Government | |
| • District Administrator | Travis Chang Pen Tive |
| • Member of National Assembly | Hon. Clifford Andre (LDS) |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2019 Estimate)[1] | |
• Total | 4,236 |
| • Density | 1,800/km2 (4,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Seychelles Time |
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Geography
editAnse aux Pins is situated in the East Region of Mahe, and is bordered by Cascade, Pointe Larue, and Au Cap Districts. There are six sub-districts: Anse Faure, Anse Aux Pins Central, Bodamien, Cayole Estate, Capucin, and Reef Estate.[2]
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Politics
editElection results
edit| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifford Andre, Linyon Demokratik Seselwa | 1,455 | 50.2% | Won |
| Vicky Josette, Parti Lepep | 1,333 | 46.0% | Lost |
| Danny Sophia, Independent | 78 | 2.7% | Lost |
| Jeremy Baron, Seychelles Patriotic Movement | 31 | 1.1% | Lost |
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,850 | — |
| 2015 | 3,955 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 4,008 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 4,159 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 4,198 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 4,236 | +0.9% |
| 2010 is a census figure and the 2015-2019 figures are estimates. Source: [1] | ||
The National Bureau of Statistics Seychelles estimates that there are 4,236 residents of Anse aux Pins as of 2019.[1]
Transportation
editThe Seychelles Public Transport Corporation runs bus service through Anse aux Pins. The district's bus terminal was reconstructed in 2018.[5]
Education
editAnse aux Pins is served by Anse aux Pins Primary School.[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "POPULATION AND VITAL STATISTICS MID YEAR POPULATION ESTIMATES 2019". Statistical Bulletin. Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles: National Bureau of Statistics Seychelles. 2019-08-30. p. 17 (Table 10). Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ^ a b "ANSE AUX PINS". District Profile. Local Government Seychelles. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ^ "Anse Aux Pins - Hon. Clifford Andre". Directly Elected Members by Constituency. The National Assembly of Seychelles. 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ^ "Seychelles National Assembly Election 2016" (PDF). Electoral Commission Seychelles. 2016-09-10. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
- ^ "Reconstruction of Anse Aux Pins bus terminal". Seychelles Nation. 2018-05-03. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ^ "Anse Aux Pins pupils gifted with reading centre on Children's Day". Seychelles Nation. 2019-06-01. Retrieved 2020-01-10.
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