Bongolava
Bongolava is a region in central-western Madagascar.
The capital of the region is Tsiroanomandidy. It had a population of 674,474 in 2018.
Bongolava Region | |
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Region | |
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 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Capital | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Government | |
| • Gouvernor | Joseph Ramiaramanana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17,982 km2 (6,943 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 674,474 |
| • Density | 38/km2 (97/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.493 low · 13th of 22 |
Geography
The region is situated in central-western Madagascar. It is bordered by Betsiboka, Melaky, Menabe, Vakinankaratra, Itasy and Analamanga. The altitude ranges from 800 m (2,600 ft) to 1,500 m (4,900 ft).
It is crossed by the Kiranomena River, Mahajilo River and Manambolo River and the Route nationale 1 (Madagascar).
Administrative divisions
Bongolava Region is divided into two districts, which are sub-divided into 24 communes.
- Fenoarivo-Afovoany District - 8 communes
- Tsiroanomandidy District - 16 communes
Transport
Airport
See also
References
External links
- Bongolava unofficial site (in French)
- Bongolava presentation (in French).
- Bongolava ong FAMI site (in French)
18°46′12″S 46°03′00″E / 18.77000°S 46.05000°E
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