Mahé district occupies an area of 8.69 square kilometres (3.36 sq mi).

[3][4] According to the 2011 census Mahé district has a population of 41,816, roughly equal to the nation of Liechtenstein.

The legend of the temple relates the events that occurred during the conflict between the French and Indian armies.

The hillock contains the historic Light House and is a famous sunset view point.

Recently there has been a reconstruction which added a 2 km walkway along the bank of river from the estuary towards Mahé Bridge.