Bongolava
| Bongolava Region | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Capital | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,688 km2 (6,443 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 457,368 |
| • Density | 27/km2 (71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Bongolava is a region in central-western Madagascar. The capital of the region is Tsiroanomandidy. It had an estimated population of 457,368 in 2013.[1] The head of the region is Jean Claude Rabarijaona.
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).
Administrative divisions
Bongolava region is divided into two districts, which are sub-divided into 24 communes.
- Fenoarivobe District (capital Fenoarivobe)
- Tsiroanomandidy District (capital Tsiroanomandidy)
See also
References
- ↑ Institut National de la Statistique, Antananarivo.
External links
- Bongolava unofficial site (in French)
- Bongolava presentation (in French).
- Bongolava ong FAMI site (in French)
Coordinates: 18°46′12″S 46°03′00″E / 18.77000°S 46.05000°E
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