Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Fenoarivo Atsinanana (French: Fénérive Est) is a city (commune urbaine) in Madagascar.
Fenoarivo Atsinanana
Fénérive Est | |
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 Memorial plaque on Independence avenue | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Fenoarivo Atsinanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°22′53″S 49°24′33″E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| 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 |
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
Independence avenue 
Public market 
Post office 
French-Chinese school 
Fishermen
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References
- Tourismemada.com - Fénérive Archived 2012-01-05 at the Wayback Machine (french)
Capital: Fenoarivo Atsinanana | ||
| Fenerive Est |  | |
| Mananara Nord | ||
| Maroantsetra | ||
| Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) | ||
| Soanierana Ivongo | ||
| Vavatenina | ||
6 districts; 71 communes | ||
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