Fort-Dauphin (Madagascar)

Fort-Dauphin
Taolagnaro
Fort-Dauphin is located in Madagascar
Fort-Dauphin
Fort-Dauphin
Location of Fort-Dauphin in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°01′57″S 46°59′00″E / 25.03250°S 46.98333°E / -25.03250; 46.98333[1]
CountryMadagascar
RegionAnosy
Government
 • MayorGeorges Mamy RANDRIANAINA
Area
 • Total31.17 km2 (12.03 sq mi)
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total67,284
 • Density2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi)
Time zoneEast Africa Time (GMT+3)
Postal code
614
ClimateAf

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.