Takamaka is one of the 26 administrative regions of Mahé,

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. It is located on the southern part of the island of Mahé. Three other districts cover the two other main islands of the Republic, Grand' Anse and

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on the island of Praslin and the inner islands district which comprise the 3rd largest island, La Digue. The population of Takamata is estimated at around 3,000.

Overview

Economic activity is grouped around traditional

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and

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. There is some tourism-related infrastructure comprising four small hotels (Allamanda Hotel, Captain's Villa (self-catering), Chez Batista). The largest hotel is the Banyan Tree Resort at Anse Intendance. Most of the population is employed by the services and trade sector, such as public service and private commerce, including tourism. As with all districts, there is a primary school, health center, police station and District Administration Office, all grouped around or near the local

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Church of Saint Mary Magdalena. It takes about an hour to commute by public bus to the capital, Victoria, some 25 km away and centre for all administrative and commercial activities. A regular public bus service runs daily from around 05.30 to 20.00 hours.

Notable people

* Devika Vidot (1988–), accountant and politician.

External links

Anse Takamaka
information and photos of Anse Takamaka.

References

Districts of Seychelles Mahé, Seychelles {{Seychelles-geo-stub