Port of Mahajanga (MGMJN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mahajanga (UN/LOCODE MGMJN) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. It sits at 15.7167° S, 46.3000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Mozambique Channel; Indian Ocean
- Region
- Madagascar
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Mahajanga
Where is Port of Mahajanga located?
Port of Mahajanga is a seaport located in Madagascar, on the Mozambique Channel. Its coordinates are 15.7167° S, 46.3000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mahajanga?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mahajanga is MGMJN — country code MG, location code MJN.
How deep is Port of Mahajanga?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mahajanga has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Mahajanga?
Port of Mahajanga is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mahajanga have?
Port of Mahajanga is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mahajanga are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #47400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →