List of Seychelles Districts and Capitals

Seychelles is an archipelago country located in the Indian Ocean, off the eastern coast of Africa. It is divided into 26 administrative districts, which are further grouped into five administrative regions. Here are the districts of Seychelles:

Seychelles is an island country in the Indian Ocean located northeast of Madagascar and east of mainland Africa. The country is divided into 26 administrative districts for local governance and administration. Victoria is the national capital and also the largest city in Seychelles.

The country includes granite islands, coral atolls, tropical forests, white-sand beaches, marine reserves, and coastal settlements spread across the western Indian Ocean. Different districts are known for tourism, fishing, transportation, government services, and environmental conservation.

Key Facts

National capital: Victoria
Total population: 110,000 (Official estimate 2025)
Total area: 459 km² (177 sq miles)
Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Total Districts: 26
Main Islands: Mahé, Praslin, La Digue

List of Districts and Administrative Centers of Seychelles

Total administrative divisions shown: 26 | Combined population: 110,000 | Combined area: 459 km²

#	District Name	Administrative Center	Island Region	Area (km²)	Population (Latest Estimate)
1	Anse aux Pins	Anse aux Pins	Eastern Mahé	4	4,500
2	Anse Boileau	Anse Boileau	Western Mahé	11	5,000
3	Anse Etoile	Anse Etoile	Northern Mahé	31	4,800
4	Anse Royale	Anse Royale	Southeastern Mahé	10	4,300
5	Au Cap	Au Cap	Eastern Mahé	10	4,200
6	Baie Lazare	Baie Lazare	Southwestern Mahé	19	3,500
7	Baie Sainte Anne	Baie Sainte Anne	Praslin Island	24	5,200
8	Beau Vallon	Beau Vallon	Northwestern Mahé	8	4,300
9	Bel Air	Bel Air	Central Mahé	13	4,700
10	Bel Ombre	Bel Ombre	Northern Mahé	7	4,000
11	Cascade	Cascade	Eastern Mahé	11	4,600
12	English River	Victoria	Capital Region	1	3,000
13	Glacis	Glacis	Northern Coast	7	3,900
14	Grand'Anse Mahé	Port Glaud	Western Mahé	14	3,800
15	Grand'Anse Praslin	Grand'Anse	Praslin Island	10	4,900
16	La Digue and Inner Islands	La Passe	La Digue Region	10	3,200
17	Les Mamelles	Les Mamelles	Central Mahé	4	2,700
18	Mont Buxton	Mont Buxton	Central Highlands	4	3,600
19	Mont Fleuri	Mont Fleuri	Central Mahé	5	3,500
20	Plaisance	Plaisance	Eastern Mahé	5	4,400
21	Pointe La Rue	Pointe La Rue	Airport Region	4	3,300
22	Port Glaud	Port Glaud	Western Mahé	13	3,900
23	Roche Caiman	Roche Caiman	Urban Mahé	1	2,800
24	Saint Louis	Saint Louis	Central Mahé	5	3,100
25	Takamaka	Takamaka	Southern Mahé	12	3,400
26	Outer Islands	Outer Islands Administration	Outer Island Territories	152	600

Largest Districts by Area

Outer Islands - 59 sq mi (152 km²)
Anse Etoile - 12 sq mi (31 km²)
Baie Sainte Anne - 9 sq mi (24 km²)
Baie Lazare - 7 sq mi (19 km²)
Grand'Anse Mahé - 5 sq mi (14 km²)
Bel Air - 5 sq mi (13 km²)
Port Glaud - 5 sq mi (13 km²)
Takamaka - 5 sq mi (12 km²)

Most Populous Districts

Baie Sainte Anne - Population: 5,200 (Official Estimate 2025)
Anse Boileau - Population: 5,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
Grand'Anse Praslin - Population: 4,900 (Official Estimate 2025)
Anse Etoile - Population: 4,800 (Official Estimate 2025)
Bel Air - Population: 4,700 (Official Estimate 2025)
Cascade - Population: 4,600 (Official Estimate 2025)
Anse aux Pins - Population: 4,500 (Official Estimate 2025)
Plaisance - Population: 4,400 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Districts by Area

English River - 0.4 sq mi (1 km²)
Roche Caiman - 0.4 sq mi (1 km²)
Anse aux Pins - 1.5 sq mi (4 km²)
Les Mamelles - 1.5 sq mi (4 km²)
Mont Buxton - 1.5 sq mi (4 km²)
Pointe La Rue - 1.5 sq mi (4 km²)

Districts by Geographic Grouping

Airport Region: Pointe La Rue
Capital Region: English River
Central Highlands: Mont Buxton
Central Mahé: Bel Air, Les Mamelles, Mont Fleuri, Saint Louis
Eastern Mahé: Anse aux Pins, Au Cap, Cascade, Plaisance
La Digue Region: La Digue and Inner Islands
Northern Coast: Glacis
Northern Mahé: Anse Etoile, Bel Ombre
Outer Island Territories: Outer Islands
Praslin Island: Baie Sainte Anne, Grand'Anse Praslin
Southern Mahé: Takamaka
Southeastern Mahé: Anse Royale
Southwestern Mahé: Baie Lazare
Urban Mahé: Roche Caiman
Western Mahé: Anse Boileau, Grand'Anse Mahé, Port Glaud

Districts with Coastline

Nearly all districts of Seychelles have coastline access because of the island geography.

Major Economic Activities by District

District	Main Economic Activity	Known For
English River	Government and trade	Victoria and national administration
Beau Vallon	Tourism	Beach resorts and hotels
Baie Sainte Anne	Tourism and fishing	Praslin Island attractions
Pointe La Rue	Transportation	International airport facilities
La Digue and Inner Islands	Tourism	Island resorts and beaches
Anse Boileau	Fishing and commerce	Coastal communities and local trade

Important Natural and Tourist Areas

Beau Vallon Beach: Beau Vallon
Victoria Clock Tower: English River
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve: Baie Sainte Anne
Anse Source d'Argent: La Digue and Inner Islands
Morne Seychellois National Park: Central Mahé
Seychelles International Airport: Pointe La Rue

Sources

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