Mahanoro
| Mahanoro | |
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 Mahanoro
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| Coordinates: 19°54′S 48°48′E / 19.900°S 48.800°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar
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| Region | Atsinanana |
| District | Mahanoro District |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 39,879 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Mahanoro is a city and rural commune located in the Atsinanana region of eastern Madagascar, along the coast.
It is located 9 km north of the mouth of the Mangoro River. The Canal des Pangalanes is nearby, and the "Chutes de la Sahatsio" waterfalls are 18 km north of town. Though a small airport is situated on the north side of the town, the location is quite isolated and with limited tourism, though it is reported to have a single hotel.
The town's name means "who makes happy."
There is a lighthouse on a cape just south of the town, constructed in 1936, and in poor repair.
Coordinates: 19°54′S 48°48′E / 19.900°S 48.800°E
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