Maintirano is a port town on the west coast of Madagascar, which serves as the capital of the Melaky region.
The population in Maintirano including the surrounding district of the same name was approximately 16,000 in 2001. Most people in Maintirano are of Sakalava descent. About 55% of the population live from fishing and about 34% from farming. Acriculture include bananas, maize, sweet potatoes and rice.
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There is a maritime port and a local airport served by Air Madagascar.
Accommodation
Hotel Le Chalet
Tel: +261 (0)65 022 52
Additional information
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