Fort-Dauphin (Madagascar)
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Fort-Dauphin (Malagasy Tolagnaro or Taolagnaro) is a city (commune urbaine) on the southeast coast of Madagascar. It is the capital of the Anosy Region and of the Taolagnaro District. It has been a port of local importance since the early 1500s. A new port, the Ehoala Port was built in 2006–2009. Fort-Dauphin was the first French settlement in Madagascar.
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Fort-Dauphin
Taolagnaro | |
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Coordinates: 25°01′57″S 46°59′00″E[1] | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Anosy |
Government | |
• Mayor | Georges Mamy RANDRIANAINA |
Area | |
• Total | 31.17 km2 (12.03 sq mi) |
Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 67,284 |
• Density | 2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi) |
Time zone | East Africa Time (GMT+3) |
Postal code | 614 |
Climate | Af |
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