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| − | '''The village of Marofototra is located on the [[Masoala Peninsula]] directly at the [[Antongil Bay]] in the northeast of Madagascar. | + | '''The village of Marofototra is located on the western side of [[Masoala|Masoala Peninsula]] directly at the [[Antongil Bay]] in the northeast of Madagascar. In Malagasy the name Marofototra means ''many tree stumps''.''' |
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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 two hours by foot to reach Marofototra on a small trail, passing countless beautiful beaches. The next village direction south is [[Antalavia]]. | ||
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| + | -15.76538, 49.996102~'''Marofototra'''~~; | ||
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| − | View | + | == Photos == |
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| + | View all [[Marofototra photos]] | ||
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| + | == Additional information == | ||
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| + | * 7 days trek from [[Maroantsetra Antalaha trek around the Masoala peninsula|Maroantsetra to Antalaha around the Masoala peninsula]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:23, 29 December 2020
The village of Marofototra is located on the western side of Masoala Peninsula directly at the Antongil Bay in the northeast of Madagascar. In Malagasy the name Marofototra means many tree stumps.
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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 two hours by foot to reach Marofototra on a small trail, passing countless beautiful beaches. The next village direction south is Antalavia.
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GPS Coordinates
S 15°45.920'
E049°59.779'
Photos
View all Marofototra photos
Additional information
- 7 days trek from Maroantsetra to Antalaha around the Masoala peninsula
