Mitsamiouli (population 6,100) is a town on the northwest coast of
Grande Comore in the
Comoros.
History
On 23 November 1996,
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961 made a crash-landing in the shallow waters offshore from Le Galawa Beach Hotel in Mitsamiouli. Of the 175 passengers, 125 died, despite rescue attempts by island residents and tourists.
Geography
Mitsamiouli lies on the northwest coast of the island, along the main coast road RN-1 and RN-3. This coastal road connects it to
Djomani and
Ntsaouéni
Ntsaouéni is a village on the island of Grande Comore in the Comoros. According to the 1991 census
A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 1991, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 21 April 1991. This was the 19th UK census ...
further to the south on the west coast and
Ivoini
Ivoini is a village on the island of Grande Comore (Ngazidja) in the Comoros. According to the 1991 census
A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 1991, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 21 April 1991. This was the 19th UK ...
on the northeast coast. The RR 122 road runs south from Mitsamiouli and leads to the village of Bangoi Mafsankoa further inland, which has its own mosque.
Lac Sale Crater – Lac Sale is an ancient volcano crater, near Mitsamihuli, filled with sea water.
Economy
Tourism is important in the area, particularly from European honeymooners.
Fishing is also practiced in Mitsamihuli.
Notable people
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Djoueria Abdallah
Djoueria Abdallah is a Comorian politician. A midwife from Mitsamiouli village. she also served as a member of the Assembly of the Union. She represented the first constituency of Ngazidja
Grande Comore () is an island in Comoros off the coa ...
, the first female member of the
Assembly of the Union of the Comoros
The unicameral Assembly of the Union of the Comoros is the country's legislative body. It was established in 2004.
Legislative history
The Comorian legislative body, Chamber of Deputies, was established in 1961. It was reconstituted as National ...
References
Populated places in Grande Comore
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