Fenoarivo Atsinanana

Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Fénérive Est

Memorial plaque on Independence avenue

Coat of arms
Fenoarivo Atsinanana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 17°22′0″S 49°25′0″E / 17.36667°S 49.41667°E / -17.36667; 49.41667
Country  Madagascar
Region Analanjirofo
Population
  Total 18,000

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

It is the capital of the Analanjirofo region and of the Fenoarivo Atsinanana District.

The city is located on the east coast about 103 km north of the city of Toamasina.

Economy

The region around Fénérive 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

There's a Catholic Diocese in Fénérive.

Gallery

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References

  1. Tourismemada.com - Fénérive (french)

Coordinates: 17°22′S 49°25′E / 17.367°S 49.417°E / -17.367; 49.417

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