Port Glaud
Origin of Name and History
Port Glaud derives its name from a Captain named Glau who landed at Port Glaud at the end of the 18th Century. Port Launay, which is a main seaside attraction of the district, is named after Denis Joseph Launay, a French Military Officer.
Community Facilities and Services
The Port Glaud District has various community facilities such as a Primary School and Creche, One Church (Roman Catholic), One playing field, one multipurpose court One Community Centre, One Bus Terminal, One Health Centre
Location
The Port Glaud District is the last 6km stretch of coastline on the West of Mahe that ends in the contour which curves to the right towards the Northern West side of Mahe. It includes Cap Ternay Estate and Port Launay Estate as well as the promontory Ternay Bluff. The inland extends upwards into the forests of Morne Seychellois National Park.
Districts Logo and Motto
The District’s Logo with motto “friendship and unity for progress” represents and signifies a district bestowed with peace and serenity, hides some of nature’s best secrets, guardian of our natural heritage, the best of our culture and the district's of Islette island.
District AdministratorClarence Confiance
Contact DetailsOffice: 437 82 73/ 262 34 28
Mobile: 262 21 81
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Sub DistrictsThe District is made up of 8 sub-districts and they are: Cap Ternay, Port Launay, Port Glaud Central, Belle Vue, Foret Noire, Des Arpents, Beoliere, Morne Blanc