Antsiranana Bay
Antsiranana Bay (also known as Diego-Suarez Bay) is a natural bay that stretches close to 20 kilometres (12 mi) north to south along the northeast coast of Madagascar. The waters average a depth of more than 20 metres (66 ft), and the main channel can be as deep as 50 metres (160 ft). The bay, protected by a narrow inlet that provides shelter from strong Indian Ocean winds, is believed to be the result of a submerging coastline or a drowned river valley that formed many peninsulas around the bay.
| Bay of Diego Suarez | |
|---|---|
Bay of Diego Suarez Location in Madagascar | |
| Location | Diana, Madagascar |
| Coordinates | 12°13′50″S 49°17′34″E |
| Ocean/sea sources | Indian Ocean |
| Basin countries | Madagascar |
| Settlements | Antsiranana |
The bay's principal city, Antsiranana, is located on a headland.
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