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Name: Nosy Vorona Light   Map it!

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Nearest Town or City:
Andoany (Hell-Ville), , Madagascar

Location: Small island between Nosy Be and Nosy Komba, NW coast of Madagascar, Indian Ocean.

Notes:
The only structures on this tiny island are the lighthouse and the keeper's cottage, in which rooms are available for rental.

Tower Height: 26

Height of Focal Plane: 52

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 6 seconds, visible for 8 nautical miles (red sector: 5 miles).

Description of Tower: White octagonal tower.

It is not known at this time if this light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1884: Red dwelling on the summit, focal plane height of 58 feet. 1903: Mast on the jetty.

Date Established: 1884

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!

Nearby Lodging: See www.madagascar-nosybe.com/newnosybe/eng/strutture/case/case.asp for information (in French) on lodging in the former keeper's cottage.


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