Mauritius

Q: In what language are the data and documentation provided?

The dataset is provided in English, which is the official language used for administration and business in Mauritius.

Q: What does the 'area' column represent?

This is a unique feature of the Mauritius postal system. Instead of simply listing a street name, the area column often provides a textual description of the geographical boundaries for that postal code.
Examples:
· TERRE ROUGE RIVER FROM TRUNK ROAD TO THE SEA
· EASTERN SIDE OF MOHAMEDDAN CEMETERY
This indicates that the postal code applies to all addresses falling within these described limits (e.g., between a specific river and a road).

Q: How is the administrative hierarchy structured?

The data follows a three-tier structure:
· Region: The District or Island (e.g., "PORT LOUIS", "PAMPLEMOUSSES").
· Town: The main city or town (e.g., "TERRE ROUGE").
· Locality: The specific neighborhood or subdivision (e.g., "ROCHE BOIS 1", "SOLFERINO NO. 1").
The postal code is typically assigned at the locality level.

Q: Why do some rows have an empty 'area' column?

If the locality itself is small enough or clearly defined (e.g., a specific housing estate like "CITE BOIS MARCHAND"), a detailed boundary description in the area column may not be necessary. In these cases, the postal code covers the entire named locality.

Q: What is the format of the postal code?

Mauritius uses a 5-digit numeric postal code (e.g., 11614, 73330). This is found in the pos column. The first digit often represents the district code.

Q: What file formats are included in the delivery?

The package includes CSV, Excel (.xlsx), and TXT formats. All files are encoded in UTF-8 to ensure compatibility across different systems.

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This is a one-time purchase. The license grants perpetual use for personal and internal business purposes.

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