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Betsiboka
Betsiboka is a Regions of Madagascar, region of Madagascar. It borders Boeny Region in north, Sofia Region, Sofia in northeast, Alaotra-Mangoro in east, Analamanga and Bongolava in south and Melaky in west. The capital of the region is Maevatanana. Until 2009 Betsiboka belonged to Mahajanga Province. The population was 394,561 in 2018 within the area of . Betsiboka is one of the least densely populated regions in Madagascar. Administrative divisions Betsiboka Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 36 communes. * Kandreho District - 6 communes * Maevatanana District - 16 communes * Tsaratanana District - 10 communes Transport Airport *Tsaratanana Airport Protected Area * The Kasijy Reserve is located in this region. See also * Betsiboka Bridge * Betsiboka River References Betsiboka, Regions of Madagascar {{Betsiboka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betsiboka River
Betsiboka River is a long river in central-north Madagascar. It flows northwestward and empties to Bombetoka Bay, forming a large river delta, delta. It originates to the east of Antananarivo. The river is surrounded in mangroves. The river is distinctive for its red-coloured water, which is caused by river sediments. The river carries an enormous amount of reddish-orange silt to the sea. Much of this silt is deposited at the mouth of the river or in the bay. It is dramatic evidence of the catastrophic erosion of northwestern Madagascar. Removal of the native forest for cultivation and pastureland during the past 50 years has led to massive annual soil losses approaching 250 metric tonnes per hectare (112 tons per acre) in some regions of the island, the largest amount recorded anywhere in the world. Several fish species are Endemism, endemic to the river basin, including the three cichlids ''Kotso, Paretroplus petiti'', ''Paretroplus tsimoly, P. tsimoly'' and ''Damba mipentina, P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betsiboka
Betsiboka is a Regions of Madagascar, region of Madagascar. It borders Boeny Region in north, Sofia Region, Sofia in northeast, Alaotra-Mangoro in east, Analamanga and Bongolava in south and Melaky in west. The capital of the region is Maevatanana. Until 2009 Betsiboka belonged to Mahajanga Province. The population was 394,561 in 2018 within the area of . Betsiboka is one of the least densely populated regions in Madagascar. Administrative divisions Betsiboka Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 36 communes. * Kandreho District - 6 communes * Maevatanana District - 16 communes * Tsaratanana District - 10 communes Transport Airport *Tsaratanana Airport Protected Area * The Kasijy Reserve is located in this region. See also * Betsiboka Bridge * Betsiboka River References Betsiboka, Regions of Madagascar {{Betsiboka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betsiboka Bridge
The Betsiboka Bridge is a truss bridge over the Betsiboka River, in the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region, Madagascar. It is one of the longest bridge on the island, appr. 350 meters long. History The first bridge was one of the three suspension bridges erected in Madagascar by the French company ''G. Leinekugel Le Cocq & Fils'' between 1931 and 1934. It was destroyed in World War II and, thereafter, replaced by the present truss bridge which was refurbished in 1980 and rehabilitated in 2015. See also * List of rivers of Madagascar This is a list of streams and rivers in Madagascar A Andranotsimisiamalona River - Ankavanana - Antainambalana River B Bemarivo River - Besokatra River - Betsiboka River - Bombetoka River F Fanambana River - Faraony River - Fiheren ... References Bridges in Madagascar {{Madagascar-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maevatanana
Maevatanana is an urban municipality in Madagascar. The city is in the central-north part of the island, at the Ikopa River, and is connected by the national road RN 4 to Antananarivo and Mahajanga. The altitude is low and as it is located far from the coast, temperatures tend to be high. The city belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. Maevatanana is the capital of the Betsiboka region, and the population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 24,000 in 2001 commune census. In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. Maevatanana hosts the annex of the University Institute of Management and Administration (IUGM) of the University of Mahajanga. The town has a permanent court and hospital. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 7% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and tobacco; also sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandreho District
Kandreho is a district of Betsiboka in Madagascar. It is situated at 144 km from Maevatanana. Communes The district is further divided into seven municipalities: * Ambaliha * Andasibe * Antanimbaribe * Behazomaty * Betaimboay * Kandreho * Mahatsinjo, Maevatanana Rivers * Mahavavy Sud River, Kandreho River, Mahakamba, Namakia, Bekoratsaka River and the Menavava river. See also * Kandreho Formation * Kasijy Reserve Kasijy Special Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the Betsiboka region of Madagascar. Nearly half of the species of plants and animals recorded within the reserve are endemic to Madagascar and BirdLife International have listed the reserve as an ... References Districts of Betsiboka {{Madagascar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berivotra
Berivotra is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the municipality was 14,675 in 2018. Infrastructure It is situated on the Route Nationale 4 from Antananarivo to Mahajanga (230 km). It is found at 32 km from 32 km Maevatanana Maevatanana is an urban municipality in Madagascar. The city is in the central-north part of the island, at the Ikopa River, and is connected by the national road RN 4 to Antananarivo and Mahajanga. The altitude is low and as it is located far .... Economy Principal activity is gold digging in the Ikalamilotra river. References {{Betsiboka Region Populated places in Betsiboka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsaratanana District
''For other localities with the same name, see Tsaratanana (other)'' Tsaratanana is a district of Betsiboka in Madagascar. Communes The district is further divided into ten communes: * Ambakireny * Andriamena * Bekapaika * Betrandraka * Brieville * Keliloha * Manakana * Sarobaratra * Tsararova * Tsaratanana ''For other localities with the same name, see Tsaratanana (other)'' Tsaratanana is a town and commune ( mg, kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsaratanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the ... References Districts of Betsiboka {{Madagascar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maevatanana District
Maevatanana is a district of Betsiboka in Madagascar. Communes The district is further divided into 20 communes: * Ambalajia * Ambalanjanakomby * Ambodimanga * Andriba * Antanimbary * Antsiafabositra * Beanana, Maevatanana * Bemokotra * Beratsimanana * Berivotra * Madiromirafy * Maevatanana * Maevatanana II * Mahatsinjo * Mahazoma * Mangabe * Maria * Marokoro * Morafeno * Tsararano Mining The are important gold mining operations in the district of Maevatanana Maevatanana is an urban municipality in Madagascar. The city is in the central-north part of the island, at the Ikopa River, and is connected by the national road RN 4 to Antananarivo and Mahajanga. The altitude is low and as it is located far ... where 20 kg of gold are extracted weekly. References Districts of Betsiboka {{Madagascar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsaratanana Airport
Tsaratanana Airport is an airport in Tsaratanana, Betsiboka Region, Madagascar Madagascar (; mg, Madagasikara, ), officially the Republic of Madagascar ( mg, Repoblikan'i Madagasikara, links=no, ; french: République de Madagascar), is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately off the coast of East Africa ... . Airlines and destinations References Airports in Madagascar Betsiboka {{Madagascar-airport-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kasijy Reserve
Kasijy Special Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the Betsiboka region of Madagascar. Nearly half of the species of plants and animals recorded within the reserve are endemic to Madagascar and BirdLife International have listed the reserve as an Important Bird Area.) Geography Kasijy Special Reserve is north-west of Bemonto (municipality of Antanimbaribe) in the Betsiboka region of Madagascar. Access is difficult because of the poor roads and there is no accommodation or Park Office in the reserve. The nearest accommodation is in the port of Mahajanga, to the north. There are two outcrops of karst, the Kasijy massif and the smaller Analamajera massif; both are covered in forest. Kasijy Special Reserve covers , of which are savanna and tropical rainforest. There is also swamp and open water on the reserve. The site is bordered by three rivers; in the north is the Andranomaitso River, the Mahavavy Sud River in the east and the Mahiarere River to the south. The climate is ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alaotra-Mangoro
Alaotra-Mangoro is a region in eastern Madagascar. It borders Sofia Region in north, Analanjirofo in northeast, Atsinanana in east, Vakinankaratra in southwest, Analamanga in west and Betsiboka in northwest. The capital of the region is Ambatondrazaka, and the population was 1,255,514 in 2018. The area of the region is . Administrative divisions Alaotra-Mangoro Region is divided into five districts, which are sub-divided into 82 communes. * Ambatondrazaka District - 20 communes * Amparafaravola District - 21 communes * Andilamena District - 8 communes * Anosibe An'ala District - 11 communes * Moramanga District - 22 communes Population The region is mainly populated by the Sihanaka in the north, and the Bezanozano in the south. Other minorities are present, notably the Merina. Economy Agriculture With 120.000 ha of planted surface, the region constitutes the main rice basin of Madagascar. Other crops cover manioc (175.000 tonnes), potatoes (49.000 tonnes), corn (50.000 tonnes) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Analamanga
Analamanga is a region in central Madagascar, containing the capital Antananarivo and its surrounding metropolitan area. The region has an area of , and had a population of 3,618,128 in 2018. Administrative divisions Analamanga Region is divided into eight districts, which are sub-divided into 137 communes. * Ambohidratrimo District - 24 communes * Andramasina District - 14 communes * Anjozorobe District - 18 communes * Ankazobe District - 15 communes * Antananarivo-Atsimondrano District - 26 communes * Antananarivo-Avaradrano District - 16 communes * Antananarivo-Renivohitra District - 1 commune; the city of Antananarivo * Manjakandriana District - 23 communes Geography The region extends mainly towards the north of the capital. It is bordered by Betsiboka to the north, Bongolava and Itasy to the west, Alaotra Mangoro to the east, and Vakinankaratra to the south. Rivers The main rivers are the Betsiboka River and the Ikopa River. Major lakes Lake Mantasoa (1375 ha) and Tsiazom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
