Mahavelona

Mahalevona

Mahalevona

Place in Atsinanana, Madagascar

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.

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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[3] 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.

Rivers

The Onibe river has its mouth at Foulpointe.[4]

Economy

Its economy is based on tourism.

Administration

Eleven Fokontany (villages) are part of this municipality : Foulpointe, Saranaina, Antenina, Vohitamboro, Antaratasy, Marofarihy, Bongabe, Ambohimarina, Morarano, Ambohimanarivo and Ambodivoarabe.[5]

International relations

Foulpointe is twinned with:

  • Nightlife
  • Main road
  • View of beach
  • Bungalow at Manda beach
  • Beach of Foulpointe
  • Manda Fort
  • Satellite image

References

  1. [1]
    PCD Foulepointe
  2. [2]
    Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. [3]
    La Gazette de la Grande Ile - 14 May 2013
  4. [4]
    Eaux et hydrographie
  5. [5]
    PCD Foulepointe
  6. [6]
    Ambassade de France
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