Vatomandry is a district located in Atsinanana Region, Madagascar.
Etymology and location Located on the coast, the town's name means 'Sleeping Rocks', derived from two black rocks near the shore. It is also on the path of the Canal des Pangalanes and Route Nationale (RN) 11.
History In the pre-colonial era of the 19th century, Vatomandry was a center of Hova government with an active port.
Cyclone Manou caused great damage in 2003 to the town and left 68 people dead. Cyclone Giovanna in 2012 also caused significant damage.Quick response to Cyclone Giovanna had 20,000 children back in the classroom in Madagascar, Unicef.org, Retrieved 5 March 2013)
Religion Roman Catholic Apostolic Prefecture of Vatomandryhttp://www.gcathuntil 1olic.org/dioceses/diocese/toam0.htm
Notable personalities Didier Ratsiraka (1936-2021), former President of Madagascar
Communes The district is further divided into 15 communes:
Ambalavolo Amboditavolo Ambodivoananto Ampasimadinika Antanambao Mahatsara Ifasina I Ifasina II Ilaka Est Maintinandry Niarovana Caroline Nierenana Sahamatevina Tanambao Vahatrakaka Tsivangiana Vatomandry
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