Toamasina
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Toamasina or Tamatave Port of Entry
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Toamasina (Malagasy pronunciation: [toˈmasinə̥]), meaning "like salt" or "salty", unofficially and in French Tamatave, is the capital of the Atsinanana region on the east coast of Madagascar on the Indian Ocean. The city is the chief seaport of the country, situated 215 km (134 mi) northeast of its capital and biggest city Antananarivo. According to the 2013 official estimate, Toamasina had a population of 274,667. The city is served by Toamasina Airport.
Charts
See Madagascar.
Weather
See Madagascar.
Passages
See Madagascar.
Communication
See Madagascar.
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Entrance
Toamasina is a port of entry for Madagascar. For details see Entrance: Madagascar.
Berthing
French Tamatave
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
You may be able to anchor off in the bay.
Amenities
See Madagascar.
Provisioning
See Madagascar.
Eating out
See Madagascar.
Transportation
- By air via the local airport
Tourism
Places to Visit
Visit Canal des Pangalanes.There are overnight trips on this amazing man-made and natural canal that effectively extends halfway down the east coast of Madagascar.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Madagascar.
Comments
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