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.

See also

References

  1. Institut National de la Statistique, Antananarivo.

External links

Coordinates: 18°46′12″S 46°03′00″E / 18.77000°S 46.05000°E / -18.77000; 46.05000


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