'''Maintirano is a port town on the west coast of Madagascar, which serves as the capital of the Melaky region.'''
which servers as the capital of the Melaky region. The popularionpopulation in Maintirano including the surrounding district of the same namewas 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.
'''Hotel Le Chalet'''<br>
Tel: +261 (0)65 022 52<br>Email: N/A== Additional information == View all [[Maintirano photos]]
