Mahavelona
| Mahavelona | |
|---|---|
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Foulpointe | |
| Nickname(s): Foulpointe | |
  Mahavelona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°41′10″S 49°31′6″E / 17.68611°S 49.51833°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsinanana |
| District | Toamasina II |
| Elevation[1] | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahavelona (commonly called Foulpointe), is a town in the district of Toamasina II, in the region of Atsinanana, on the northern part of the east coast of Madagascar.
Geography
It is situated at the coast of the Indian Ocean south of the mouth of the Onibe River. The town is located at 60 km[2] north of Toamasina on the RN 5 between Toamasina and Maroantsetra. There is a reef around 150 metres out to sea which prevents waves hitting the beach; the waters by the shoreline are completely calm as a result.
Economy
Its economy is based on tourism.
View of beach
Bungalow at Manda beach
Beach of Foulpointe
Manda Fort
Satellite image
References
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ La Gazette de la Grande Ile - 14 May 2013
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