Nosy Boraha

Sainte-Marie Nosy-Boraha Ambodifotatra
Commune and town
Sainte-Marie Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°58′0″S 49°52′0″E / 16.96667°S 49.86667°E / -16.96667; 49.86667
Country	Madagascar
Region	Analanjirofo
District	Nosy-Boraha District
Government
• Major	Ismak Ado Crophe Beassou
Population  (Commune de Ste.Marie)
• Total	30,000
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)

Nosy Boraha [ˈnuʃ buˈrahə̥], also known as Sainte-Marie, main town Ambodifotatra, is an island off the east coast of Madagascar. The island forms an administrative district within Analanjirofo Region, and covers an area of 222 km². It has a population estimated at 30,000.

Sainte-Marie Island is known for its authentic and preserved character, whale watching, beautiful beaches, and history.