Fenoarivo Atsinanana
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Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Fénérive Est | |
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![]() Memorial plaque on Independence avenue | |
Coordinates: 17°22′53″S 49°24′33″E / 17.38139°S 49.40917°ECoordinates: 17°22′53″S 49°24′33″E / 17.38139°S 49.40917°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Analanjirofo |
Area | |
• Total | 22.9 km2 (8.8 sq mi) |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 41,734 |
• Density | 1,800/km2 (4,700/sq mi) |
Climate | Af |
Fenoarivo Atsinanana (French: Fénérive Est) is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar.
It is the capital of the Analanjirofo region and of the district of Fenerive-Est.
The city is located on the east coast about 103 km north of the city of Toamasina.
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
- FJKM - Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara (Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar)
- FLM - Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy (Malagasy Lutheran Church)
- Catholic Diocese (Cathedral of St. Maurice).
Museums
The Lampy Museum.
Gallery
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References
- ^ Tourismemada.com - Fénérive Archived 2012-01-05 at the Wayback Machine (french)