Maroantsetra
A port town on Madagascar's Bay of Antongil, Maroantsetra sits within reach of several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region, with mountains visible from the waterfront. The town carries a long history: it was here that the Betsimisaraka people were unified under Ratsimilaho in the 18th century, and the bay was a known stop for early Anglo-American pirates sailing the Indian Ocean in the 1680s. The town was formerly known as Louisbourg and now serves as the capital of Ambatosoa, Madagascar's newest administrative region.
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- Population45,041
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 22 km14 mi
Nearest airports
Maroantsetra: quick answers
Where is Maroantsetra?
Maroantsetra is in Madagascar.
How do you get to Maroantsetra?
The nearest airport is Maroantsetra (WMN), about 9 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Maroantsetra?
The warmest month is January, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 19°C67°F. The wettest month is March, with about 387 mm15.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Maroantsetra?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 restaurants within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Maroantsetra?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Antakotako.