Fenoarivo Atsinanana

Fenoarivo Atsinanana (French: Fénérive Est) is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar.

Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Fénérive Est
Memorial plaque on Independence avenue
Memorial plaque on Independence avenue
Coat of arms of Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Coat of arms
Fenoarivo Atsinanana is located in Madagascar
Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°22′53″S 49°24′33″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
Area
 • Total22.9 km2 (8.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total41,734
 • Density1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi)
Postal code
509
ClimateAf

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.

  • Independence avenue
    Independence avenue
  • Public market
    Public market
  • Post office
    Post office
  • French-Chinese school
    French-Chinese school
  • Fishermen
    Fishermen
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References
  1. Tourismemada.com - Fénérive Archived 2012-01-05 at the Wayback Machine (french)


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