of Toamasina serves as Madagascar's most important gateway to the Indian Ocean and to the world. The city is served by Ambalamanasy Airport, which has limited domestic and international service. The city is the country's main seaport for international shipping. Roads National Road 2 leads westwards to Antananarivo National Road 5 leads northwards to Maroantsetra. Education The University of Toamasina was founded in 1977. There is also a Lycée Français de Tamatave, a French international school. Hospitals The CHU Morafeno is the university hospital of Toamasina. Sports The Barikadimy Stadium with a capacity 25,000 spectators. It mostly hosts football competitions and the AS Fortior. Places of worship Among the places of worship, they are predominantly Christian churches and temples : Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar, Malagasy Lutheran Church, Assemblies of God, Association of Bible Baptist Churches in Madagascar, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toamasina (Catholic Church seated in the Cathedral of St. Joseph) and Iglesia ni Cristo. There are also Muslim mosques. International relations Twin towns – Sister cities Toamasina is twinned with: Saint-Étienne, France Le Port, Réunion See also Battle of Tamatave, 1811 Transport in Madagascar Notes References External links Map University of Toamasina Regional Tourist information office - Toamasina Regional Harbour of Toamasina City Hall of toamasina Association of the native of toamasina Cities in Madagascar Populated places in Atsinanana Regional capitals in Madagascar Port cities in Africa Ports and harbours of the Indian Ocean Populated coastal places in Madagascar