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Route Nationale 6 (Madagascar)
Route nationale 6 (RN6) is a primary highway in Madagascar of 706 km, running from Antsiranana to Ambondromamy. It crosses the regions of Diana Region, Diana and Sofia Region, Sofia. It was paved in 1992. Most parts of this road are paved and well maintained but there are some unpaved sections in a very bad shape. Selected locations on route (from north to south) *Antsiranana *Tsingy Rouge *Anivorano Nord *Ambondromifehy *Ankarana Reserve (Tsingy d'Ankarana) - at Mahamasina *Ambilobe - (junction with Route Nationale 5a (Madagascar), RN5a to Vohémar and Sambava) *Ambanja - (Manongarivo Reserve at 35 km from Ambanja). *Mahamanina Falls *Maromandia *Antsohihy (junction with Route nationale 31 (Madagascar), RN 31 to Bealanana) and Route nationale 32 (Madagascar), RN 32 to Mandritsara) *bridge over the Sofia River. *Port Berge (Boriziny) *Mampikony *Ambondromamy- (junction with Route Nationale 4 (Madagascar), RN4 (Mahajanga - Antananarivo) Gallery Image:Tsingy Rouge- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milestone - RN6
A milestone is a numbered marker placed on a route such as a road, railway, railway line, canal or border, boundary. They can indicate the distance to towns, cities, and other places or landmarks like Mileage sign, mileage signs; or they can give their position on the route relative to some datum location. On roads they are typically located at the side or in a Central reservation, median or central reservation. They are alternatively known as mile markers (sometimes abbreviated MMs), mileposts or mile posts (sometimes abbreviated MPs). A "kilometric point" is a term used in Metrication, metricated areas, where distances are commonly measured in kilometres instead of miles. "Distance marker" is a generic unit-agnostic term. Milestones are installed to provide linear referencing points along the road. This can be used to reassure travellers that the proper path is being followed, and to indicate either distance travelled or the remaining distance to a destination. Such refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maromandia
Maromandia is a town and commune () in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Analalava, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 34,000 in 2001 commune census. Geographie It is situated at the Route nationale 6. Education Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 18% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and coffee; also seeds of catechu ( or ) is an extract of acacia trees used variously as a food additive, astringent, tannin, and dye. It is extracted from several species of Acacia, but especially ''Senegalia catechu'' (previously called ''Acacia catechu''), by boiling the ... are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population. References and notes Populated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antsakoabe
Antsakoabe is a town in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. Geography Antsakoabe is situated at the Route Nationale 6 between Sadjoavato and Anivorano Nord at a distance of 65 km from Antsiranana Antsiranana ( ), named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city in the far north of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region. It had an estimated population of 115,015 in 2013. History At the beginning of the 16th century, a Portugue .... (in Malagasy) References and notes Populated places in Diana Region {{DianaMG-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadjoavato
Sadjoavato is a town and commune () in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II in the Diana Region. It is situated between Antsiranana and Ambilombe on the National Road No.6 at a distance of approx. 51 km from Antsiranana Its name means "Stonejug" (Sadjoa = jug; vato = stone) and is derived from a legend of the presence of an invisible jug made from natural stone that is only visible if one makes it to throw a coin or a stone inside.(in FrenchTribune de Diego/ref> According to 2009 commune census the population of Sadjoavato was 6,705. Only primary schooling is available in town. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 98% of the population are farmers, while an additional 1.5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice Rice is a cereal grain and in its Domestication, domesticated form is the staple food of over ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antananarivo
Antananarivo (Malagasy language, Malagasy: ; French language, French: ''Tananarive'', ), also known by its colonial shorthand form Tana (), is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Madagascar. The administrative area of the city, known as Antananarivo-Renivohitra ("Antananarivo-Mother Hill" or "Antananarivo-Capital"), is the capital of Analamanga region. The city sits at above sea level in the center of the island, making it the List of capital cities by elevation, highest national capital by elevation among the Island country, island countries. It has been the country's largest population center since at least the 18th century. The President of Madagascar, Presidency, National Assembly of Madagascar, National Assembly, Senate of Madagascar, Senate, and Supreme Court are located there, as are List of diplomatic missions in Madagascar, 21 diplomatic missions and the headquarters of many national and international businesses and Non-governmental organization, non-governme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahajanga
Mahajangā (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 258,068 in 2020. 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 the limited water depth at the wharf, only small ships can call at the terminal. Deeper-draft ships anchor off the terminal and transfer cargo 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 backfill out from under the terminal's paving blocks. The resulting collapse of pavement blocks has made operations at the terminal less efficient and reduced the storage space available. The largest and most valuable containerized expor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Route Nationale 4 (Madagascar)
Route nationale 4 (RN4) is a primary highway in Madagascar. The route runs from the capital city of Antananarivo to Mahajanga, a city on the northeast coast of Madagascar. It covers a distance of . Selected locations on route (from south to north) * Antananarivo * Ampanotokana (junction to Morarano/Miantso by the Route nationale temporaire 36 (Madagascar), RNT 36) * Andranovelona, Analamanga, Andranovelona (PK – water power plant & Buddhist temple) * Ankazobe – ( from Antananarivo) * Ankazosary * Andranofeno * Manerinerina * Ankarambe * Mahatsinjo, Maevatanana, Mahatsinjo * Andrioa * Antanimbary * Andranobevava * Beanana * Maevatanana – () * Andramy * Bridge over Betsiboka River * Ambalanjanakomby * Maromalandy * Andranomamy * Mahajamba River – bridge * Ambondromamy – (junction with Route nationale 6 (Madagascar), RN 6 – ) * Ankarafantsika National Park National Park * Mahajanga See also * List of roads in Madagascar * Transport in Madagascar References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mampikony
Mampikony urban municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the Districts of Madagascar, district of Mampikony District, Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the municipality was 28,593 in 2018. Mampikony is located at the Route nationale 6 (Madagascar), Route nationale 6 and served by the local Mampikony Airport. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. Geography It is situated at 84 km from Ambondromamy on the Route nationale 6 (Madagascar), Route nationale 6 and the Mampikony River, an affluent of the Bemarivo River. Religion * FJKM - Fiangonan'i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara (Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar) * FLM - Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy (Malagasy Lutheran Church) * Roman Catholic church * Adventist - (Adventist Church of Madagascar) * Fiangonana APOKALIPSY (Apokalipsic Church) Economy Cotton and tobacco plantations. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Berge
Boriziny (French: Port-Bergé) is a city (commune urbaine) in western Madagascar in Sofia Region. The population of the commune urbaine was 22,573 in 2018. Geography It is situated at the Route nationale 6 near the bay of Helodrano. The Bemarivo flows near Port Bergé, just before flowing into the Anjobony and the Sofia River. An airport serves the town. Religion It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boriziny (Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption). Agriculture Port Bergé (Boriziny) is one of the few regions where tobacco is grown in Madagascar. Sports * TAM Port Bergé (football) - Sofia football champions in 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2015. Protected areas *The Bongolava Forest Corridor that covers 60.701 ha in the area between Port Bergé and Mampikony Mampikony urban municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the Districts of Madagascar, district of Mampikony District, Mampikony, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the municipality wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sofia River
The Sofia is a river of northwestern Madagascar. It flows through the Sofia Region. The source is at the Tsaratanana Massif at an altitude of 1784 metres. It has a length of . Its mouth is in the Indian Ocean in the Boriziny-Vaovao District (Port-Bergé). References {{Rivers of Madagascar Rivers of Madagascar Sofia Region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandritsara
Mandritsara is a city and commune (commune urbain, ) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandritsara, which is a part of Sofia Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 40% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 25% of the population. Education In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The Social Sciences Training and Research Unit (UFRSS) is the Mandritsara branch of the University of Mahajanga. Healthcare Mandritsara is home to Hopitaly Vaovao Mahafaly, a hospital which aims to show God’s love to those in need and to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every patient. It has 57 inpatient beds, maternity facilities, and the only operating theatre for a 200km radiu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Route Nationale 32 (Madagascar)
Route nationale 32 (RN 32) is a secondary highway in Madagascar from Antsohihy to Mandritsara, continuing to Andilamena. It crosses the regions of Alaotra-Mangoro and Sofia Region. Selected locations on route (from north to south) *Antsohihy (junction with RN 6) * Befandriana-Avaratra - (86 km) * river crossing * Binara * Mandritsara * Marotandrano * Ambohibary * Sahavoay * Marofano * Ambodivelatra * Antranoambo * Antanimenabaka *Andilamena (continues as RN 3a) 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 {{reflist Roads in Alaotra-Mangoro Roads in Sofia Region Roads in Madagascar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
