Mahavelona
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 | |
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![]() Foulpointe | |
Nickname(s): Foulpointe | |
![]() ![]() Mahavelona Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 17°41′10″S 49°31′6″E | |
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Region | Atsinanana |
District | Toamasina II |
Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
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[2] 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.
Economy
Its economy is based on tourism.
- View of beach
- Bungalow at Manda beach
- Beach of Foulpointe
- Manda Fort
- Satellite image
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References
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- La Gazette de la Grande Ile - 14 May 2013
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