Flacq District: History
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During the 17th and 18th centuries, Flacq was governed by Dutch colonizers, who settled in the area and utilized the land for farming and gardening due to its valuable soil. The Dutch occupation of the island spanned from 1598-1710, with the first permanent settlement attempted in 1638. During the Dutch occupation, Flacq was divided into eight townships. In 1886, the island was divided into nine administrative regions, the geographical borders of which survived several federal rule changes and are now the Districts of Mauritius.