Tolanaro, also known as Fort-Dauphin, is a city located on the southeast coast of Madagascar. It serves as the capital of both the Anosy Region and the Taolagnaro District.
The city has served as a port of local importance since the early 1500s and holds historical significance as the first French settlement in Madagascar. In recent years, infrastructure was expanded with the construction of the Ehoala Port between 2006 and 2009.