Maroantsetra

Maroantsetra [maronˈtseʈʂə̥], formerly Louisbourg, is a market town and domestic seaport in Analanjirofo Region, Madagascar, at the northern end of the Bay of Antongil. In 2018, it had a population of 42,529 people.

For the beetle genus, see Maroantsetra (beetle).
Maroantsetra
Louisbourg
Commune and town
Maroantsetra
Maroantsetra
Nickname: 
Maroa
Motto: 
Antimaroa tsy mandeha tsy an-dakaña
Maroantsetra is located in Madagascar
Maroantsetra
Maroantsetra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°26′0″S 49°45′0″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAnalanjirofo
DistrictMaroantsetra
Government
 • TypeUrban municipality
 • MayorAhmad Ch. Soilihi
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
 • Total42,529
DemonymAntimaroa
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
512

History

Maurice Benyovszky arrived in Maroantsetra in February 1774. He established a colony here, which was named Louisbourg. A hospital was built as well as a quarantine post on Nosy Mangabe island just off the coast.[1]

Geography and climate

Maroantsetra is a coastal town in northeastern Madagascar, approximately 900 kilometres (560 mi) by air northeast of Antananarivo. The Antainambalana River flows into the bay after meandering around the town.[2] It is one of the wettest places in Madagascar due to the trade winds, and receives an average of 138 inches (350 cm) of rain annually.[3]

Landmarks and economy

Maroantsetra is the main point of access to Masoala National Park and the Nosy Mangabe special reserve.

Transport

The town is served by Maroantsetra Airport. The National road 5 links the town to Toamasina though its largely unpaved .

The Melissa Express passenger boat operates between the town and Mananara, and further on to Soanierana and Ivongo. The trip to Mananara typically takes about three hours and runs twice a week between September and February, though the service is not always reliable due to adverse weather conditions. Cargo boats permit passengers and travel to Mananara, Île Sainte Marie, Tamatave and Antalaha.[4]

Notable people

Nature


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References
  1. Pierre Van den Boogaerde (2011). Shipwrecks of Madagascar. Strategic Book. p. 141. ISBN 9781612043395.
  2. Google (1 February 2020). "Maroantsetra" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  3. Tammy Gagne (2012). We Visit Madagascar. Mitchell Lane Publishers. p. 17. ISBN 9781612283791.
  4. "Flights & getting there". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 1 February 2020.


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