Mahalevona

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.

Mahavelona
Foulpointe
Foulpointe
Nickname: 
Foulpointe
Mahavelona is located in Madagascar
Mahavelona
Mahavelona
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°41′10″S 49°31′6″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsinanana
DistrictToamasina II
Government
 • MayorTody Andriamaharo Lalatiana Jaona
Area
[1]
 • Total400 km2 (200 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
9 m (30 ft)
Time zoneUTC4 (EAT)
Postal code
502

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

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