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Mahajanga Province
Mahajanga was a former province of Madagascar that had an area of 150,023 km². It had a population of 1,896,000 (2004). Its capital was Mahajanga, the second largest city in Madagascar. Except for Fianarantsoa, Mahajanga Province bordered all of the country's other provinces–Antsiranana in the north, Toamasina in the east, Antananarivo in the southeast and Toliara in the southwest. Sea cucumbers were an important commercial product produced in the province. In 1999, cholera epidemic broke out in the province. It infected 380 people and claimed 26 lives. The epidemic spread towards the southern Antananarivo and Toliara provinces. The province was hit by Cyclone Kamisy in June 1984. A large percentage of the province's population lived below the poverty line. A large area of the province was covered by rain forests. It had a rich variety of flora and fauna. Several lemur species were endemic to the province. Assassin spiders were discovered in the province's Bay o ...
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Provinces Of Madagascar
Madagascar was divided into six "autonomous provinces" (''faritany mizakatena''): #Antananarivo Province # Antsiranana Province #Fianarantsoa Province #Mahajanga Province #Toamasina Province #Toliara Province The provinces were dissolved as a result of the new regional subdivision and the constitutional referendum of 2007. There was a time frame of thirty months (until October 2009) for the transition. But in the new constitution, adopted in 2010, six autonomous provinces are listed again. History The provinces were created in 1946, when Madagascar was a French colony. They were originally five, while the sixth (Diego Suarez/Antsiranana) was created later, but before the provincial elections in 1957.Deschamps: Histoire de Madagascar. Paris 1960. Pages 268 and 274. The same provinces continued to exist after the independence in 1960. The new constitution of 1992 stated that the country should be divided into decentralised territorial entities, without going into detail. By ...
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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

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Marovoay District
Marovoay is a district in northwestern Madagascar. It is a part of Boeny Region and borders the districts of Mahajanga II in north, Boriziny and Mampikony in east, Ambato-Boeni in south and Mitsinjo in west. The area is and the population was estimated to be 182,742 in 2013.Institut National de la Statistique, Madagascar. Communes The district is further divided into 12 communes: * Ambolomoty * Ankaraobato * Ankazomborona * Anosinalainolona * Antanambao Andranolava * Antanimasaka * Bemaharivo * Manaratsandry * Marosakoa * Marovoay * Marovoay Banlieue * Tsararano Rivers The 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 di .... References and notes Districts of Boeny {{Boeny-geo-stub ...
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Mahajanga II
Mahajanga (French: Majunga) is a city and an administrative district on the northwest coast of Madagascar. The city of Mahajanga (Mahajanga I) is the capital of the Boeny Region. The district (identical to the city) had a population of 220,629 in 2013. Mahajanga is a tourist destination for Malagasy tourists and international travelers, with beaches, a coconut-lined boardwalk ("Le Bord", short for "Bord de la mer" or sea-side), and eight months of hot, virtually rain-free weather. City Mahajanga is a seaport, the second most important one in Madagascar after Toamasina. The marine terminal accommodates containerships and small (150 gross ton) general cargo freighters. Because of limited water depth at the wharf, only small ships can call at the terminal. Deeper-draft ships anchor off the terminal and transfer cargoes to and from barges, which move it to and from the terminal. Severe storms during December 2006 damaged the bulkhead, allowing water to flow in and wash backf ...
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Ambatoboeny
Ambatoboeny is a town in north-western Madagascar in Boeny Region Boeny is a region in northwestern Madagascar. It borders Sofia Region to the northeast, Betsiboka to the south and Melaky to the southwest. The capital of the region is Mahajanga, and the population was 931,171 in 2018. The area of Boeny is . Adm .... Populated places in Boeny {{Boeny-geo-stub ...
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Ambatoboeny District
Ambatoboeny is a town in north-western Madagascar in Boeny Region Boeny is a region in northwestern Madagascar. It borders Sofia Region to the northeast, Betsiboka to the south and Melaky to the southwest. The capital of the region is Mahajanga, and the population was 931,171 in 2018. The area of Boeny is . Adm .... Populated places in Boeny {{Boeny-geo-stub ...
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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 commune was 24,971 in 2018. Tsaratanana is served by a local airport. In addition to primary schooling, the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 33% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas and cassava ''Manihot esculenta'', commonly called cassava (), manioc, or yuca (among numerous regional names), is a woody shrub of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, native to South America. Although a perennial plant, cassava is extensively cultivated .... Services provide employment f ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Kandreho
Kandreho is a municipality in western Madagascar in Betsiboka Region approximately north-west of the capital Antananarivo. It is situated at 144 km from Maevatanana. 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 Alimentation en Eau potable - Ville de Kandreho Populated places in Betsiboka {{Betsiboka-geo-stub ...
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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 ...
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