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Belle Vue Harel is a village in Mauritius that is located in the Pamplemousses District on the northern part of the island. It is located next to Plaine des Papayes village. It is part of the larger Plaine des Papayes area which as of 2011 had 7,607 inhabitants. The village is the site of the Stade Anjalay, which is a prominent football venue for the nation, with the national football team and two top division teams ( Pamplemousses SC, AS Rivière du Rempart) being resident. Athletics is also accommodated at the stadium and the
1992 African Championships in Athletics The 1992 African Championships in Athletics were held between 25 and 28 June 1992 in Belle Vue Maurel, Pamplemousses District, Mauritius at the Stade Anjalay. Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table See also * 1992 in athle ...
was held in the village.


History

Significant strikes by Indo Mauritian sugarcane field labourers escalated into deadly riots in the fields of the Belle Vue Harel Sugar Estate on 27 September 1943 during the World War II. This event became known as the Belle Vue Harel massacre.


References

Populated places in Mauritius {{Mauritius-geo-stub