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'''The village of Marofototra is located on the [[Masoala|Masoala Peninsula]] directly at the [[Antongil Bay]] in the northeast of Madagascar. The name Marofototra means ''many stumps'' in Malagasy.'''
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About 400 people live in Marofototra, most of its inhabitants are fishermen and live stock as well as rice farmers. The village has a school, small medical centre and about three shops.
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From [[Tampolo]] it takes about 2 hours by foot to reach Marofototra on a small trail, passing countless beautiful beaches.
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