Betsiboka is a
region
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of
Madagascar
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. It borders
Boeny Region in north,
Sofia
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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.
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Kandreho District – 6 communes
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Maevatanana District – 16 communes
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Tsaratanana District – 10 communes
Transport
Airport
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Tsaratanana Airport
Protected Area
* The
Kasijy Reserve is located in this region.
See also
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Betsiboka Bridge
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Betsiboka River
References
Regions of Madagascar
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