List of ports in Madagascar

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This list of Ports and harbours in Madagascar details the ports, harbours around the coast of Madagascar.

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List of ports and harbours in Madagascar

Port/Harbour nameRegionsCity/Town nameCoordinatesUN/Locode Max. draught (m) Max. deadweight (t)Remarks
Port of Toamasina Atsinanana Toamasina 18°09′S49°25′E / 18.150°S 49.417°E / -18.150; 49.417 (Port of Toamasina) MGTOA [1] 13.274,999Medium-sized port [2] on the east coast of Madagascar, facing the Indian Ocean. [3]
Port of Diego Suarez Antsiranana Diana Region 12°16′S49°17′E / 12.267°S 49.283°E / -12.267; 49.283 (Port of Diego Suarez) MGDIE [1] 8.779,403Medium-sized port, also known as Port of Antsiranana. [4]
Port of Tulear Atsimo-Andrefana Toliara 23°22′S43°40′E / 23.367°S 43.667°E / -23.367; 43.667 (Port of Tulear) MGTLE [1] 7.557,809Medium-sized port, also known as Port of Toliara. [5] on the south-west coast of Madagascar.
Port d'Ehoala Anosy Region Fort-Dauphin 25°03′S46°58′E / 25.050°S 46.967°E / -25.050; 46.967 (Port of Ehola) MGEHL [1] 10.766,402Medium-sized port, also known as Port of Taolagnaro or Port of Fort Dauphin. [6] It is situated 10 km from Fort Dauphin.
Port of Majunga Boeny Mahajanga 15°43′S46°18′E / 15.717°S 46.300°E / -15.717; 46.300 (Port of Majunga) MGMJN [1] 6.39,131Medium-sized port, also known as Port of Mahajanga. [7]
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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations (UN/LOCODE): Madagascar". service.unece.org. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Toamasina Port". marinetraffic.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "6 Major Ports of Madagascar". marineinsight.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Diego Suarez Port". marinetraffic.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "Tulear Port". marinetraffic.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  6. ↑ "Ehola Port". marinetraffic.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "Majunga Port". marinetraffic.com. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
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