Victoria, Seychelles
Victoria | |
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Clockwise from top: Victoria clock tower, Cathedral of Victoria, Port Victoria, Seychelles State House. | |
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Victoria 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 (2022) | |
• Total | 30,145 |
| • Density | 2,150/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+04:00 (SCT) |
| Website | MayorsOfficeSeychelles.com |
Victoria is the capital and largest city 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 2022, the Central region, comprising nine administrative districts within and around the capital, accounted for 30,145 (~30%) of the country's total population of 102,612. The port is known as Port Victoria.