Coordinates: 17°22′53″S 49°24′33″E / 17.38139°S 49.40917°E / -17.38139; 49.40917

Fenoarivo Atsinanana

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Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Fénérive Est
Memorial plaque on Independence avenue
Memorial plaque on Independence avenue
Coordinates: 17°22′53″S 49°24′33″E / 17.38139°S 49.40917°E / -17.38139; 49.40917
CountryFile:Flag of Madagascar.svg Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
Area
 • Total
22.9 km2 (8.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total
41,734
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Postal code
509
ClimateAf

Fenoarivo Atsinanana (French: Fénérive Est) is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar. It is the capital of the Analanjirofo region and of the district of Fenerive-Est.

Geography

It is situated at the East coast of Madagascar, about 103 km north of the city of Toamasina and 58 kms south of Soanierana-Ivongo along the National road 5 to Maroantsetra.

Economy

The region around Fenoarivo is one of the most important clove growing areas of Madagascar. The city is also one of the most important sea resorts at the East coast.

History

In the 17th century it was a privateer's harbour. Ratsimilaho, the first king of the Betsimisaraka, was the son of a pirate and a local princess. He is buried on the island Nosy Hely, a former pirate's stronghold that can be visited today (Vohimasina).[1]

Religion

Museums

The Lampy Museum.

Gallery

References