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Route Nationale 3b (Madagascar)
Route nationale 3b (RN 3b) is a secondary highway in Madagascar of 106 km, running from Sambava to Andapa. It crosses the region of Sava. Selected locations on route (west to east) *Andapa * Tanambo * Ambatobarika *Sambava (intersection with RN 5a to Ambilobe and Antalaha) See also *List of roads in Madagascar *Transport in Madagascar Paved and unpaved roadways, as well as railways, provide the main forms of transport in Madagascar. Madagascar has approximately of paved roads and 836 km of rail lines. In 2010, Madagascar had of navigable waterways. Railways In 2018, Madaga ... References Roads in Sava Roads in Madagascar {{Madagascar-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madagascar
Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, is an island country that includes the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands. Lying off the southeastern coast of Africa, it is the world's List of islands by area, fourth largest island, the List of island countries, second-largest island country, and the List of countries and dependencies by area, 46th largest country overall. Its capital and List of cities in Madagascar, largest city is Antananarivo. Following the prehistoric breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana, Madagascar split from Africa during the Early Jurassic period, around 180 million years ago, and separated from the Indian subcontinent approximately 90 million years ago. This isolation allowed native plants and animals to evolve in relative seclusion; as a result, Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot and one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries, with over 90% of its wildlife of Madagascar, wildlife being endemic. The island has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sambava
Sambava is a city and commune (commune urbaine; ) at the east coast of northern Madagascar. It is the capital of Sambava District and Sava Region. The population of the commune was 84,039 in as of the 2018 commune census. Infrastructure Sambava is located on Route Nationale 5a Ambilobe - Antalaha. It is also the starting point of the National road 3b to Andapa. It has a local, regional 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. Economy Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 0.5% of the working population. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coconut and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 53.5% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population. Sambava disposes of white, sandy beaches with several hotels. The Marojejy National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andapa
Andapa is a town and commune () in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the Districts of Madagascar, district of Andapa District, Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2018 commune census the population of Andapa was 34,616. Andapa is served by a local Andapa Airport, airport. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 88% of the population are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, tomatoes and vanilla. Industry and services provide employment for 1.5% and 10% of the population, respectively. Geography The capital of the Sava Region, Sambava is at a distance of 108 km. It is situated at the Lokoho River. ...
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Sava Region
Sava is a Regions of Madagascar, region in northern Madagascar. Its capital is Sambava. Until 2009 Sava belonged to Antsiranana Province. The region is situated at the northern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered by the region Diana Region, Diana to the north, Sofia Region, Sofia to the west, and Analanjirofo to the south. As of 2018, its population was 1,123,013 and the total area is . The region contains wild areas such as Marojejy National Park. The name of the region is composed of the initial letters of its four principal towns: Sambava, Antalaha, Vohémar, Iharana (Vohimaro), and Andapa. Each of these towns claims itself the World Capital of Vanilla, a spice of which the region is the largest producer of in the world (especially the highly sought Bourbon vanilla variety). The economic importance of vanilla cultivation in the Sava Region encouraged the reconstruction of the road that connects the towns, called the ''Route de la vanille'' (The Vanilla Route), i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Route Nationale 5a (Madagascar)
Route nationale 5a (RN 5a) is a secondary highway in Madagascar of 406 km, running from Ambilobe to Antalaha. It crosses the regions of Diana and Sava. The section from Ambilobe to Vohemar was completely unpaved and in very bad condition until 2020 when important road works had been undertaken. This part of the route had been paved in September 2022. From Vohemar to Antalaha the road is paved and in good condition. Selected locations on route (north to south) * Ambilobe - (intersection with RN 6 to Antsiranana and Ambondromamy) * Daraina (75 km) * Vohemar (152 km) *Sambava (303 km - intersection with RN 3b to Andapa) *Antalaha Gallery Image:Ambilobe, Diana.jpg, Ambilobe Image:Ambilobe, Diana, station taxi-brousse.jpg, 4x4 Bush taxis that serve between Ambilobe and Sava Image: Daraina, Sava.jpg, crossing '' Daraina'' Image: Antsirabe-Nord, (Sava).jpg, RN5a at Antsirabe Nord Image:Fanambana river bridge.jpg, Fanambana River bridge at '' Fanambana'' Image:Ampan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambilobe
Ambilobe which means "Where there are many plantations" is an urban municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambilobe, which is a part of Diana Region. The town is the capital of Ambilobe district, and according to 2018 census the population was approximately 62,346. Geography It is situated at the Mahavavy River and the Route Nationale 6 at its junction with the Route Nationale 5a to the Sava region. 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. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is sugarcane, while other important products are cotton, rice and tomato. Industry and services provide employment for 13% and 2% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population. Airport The town is served by an airport known as the Ambilobe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antalaha
Antalaha is an urban municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the Districts of Madagascar, district of Antalaha District, Antalaha, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of Antalaha was 67.888 in 2018. Farming provides employment for 40% of the working population. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are cloves and rice. Industry and services provide employment for 30.00% and 29.98% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.02% of the population. Infrastructures The Route nationale 5a (Madagascar), National road 5a connects the town with Sambava (81 km) and Ambilobe in the North. Antalaha has a maritime harbour. The local Antsirabato Airport, airport is situated at 12km west of Antalaha but it didn't receive any flights since 2015. Education In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town has a permanent court and hospital. Rivers Ambinany r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Roads In Madagascar
This is a list of both the National roads and the provincial roads in Madagascar. Many are unpaved dirt roads, or insufficiently maintained. Only 6 000 km out off a total of 32 000 km are paved and mostly in a bad state of conversation. National roads Route Provinciale (Provincial roads) Toll roads * Autoroute Antananarivo–Toamasina (under construction since December 2022) See also *Driving in Madagascar * References * *Routes Nationales* Atlas mondiale, France Loisir, Paris, pages 158/159 Le réseau routier dans la Région MelakyNormes contre Inondations {{Roads in Madagascar Roads in Madagascar, * Lists of roads by country, Madagascar Madagascar transport-related lists, Roads Lists of buildings and structures in Madagascar, Roads ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transport In Madagascar
Paved and unpaved roadways, as well as railways, provide the main forms of transport in Madagascar. Madagascar has approximately of paved roads and 836 km of rail lines. In 2010, Madagascar had of navigable waterways. Railways In 2018, Madagascar reported 836 km of rail lines. There are several rail lines and stations in Madagascar. Antananarivo is connected to Toamasina, Ambatondrazaka and Antsirabe by rail, and another rail line connects Fianarantsoa to Manakara. The northern railway (TCE) is concessioned to Madarail. The southern line, Fianarantsoa-Côte-Est railway (FCE), is a parastatal line. Roads Waterways The relatively short rivers of Madagascar are typically of local importance only; isolated streams and small portions of Lakandranon' Ampangalana ( Canal des Pangalanes) are navigated by pirogue. Coastal inter-city transport routes are found along the west coast. Madagascar has 600 km of waterways, 432 km of which are navigable. Ports and harbors The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
