Bongolava is a
region
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in central-western
Madagascar
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. The capital of the region is
Tsiroanomandidy. It had a population of 674,474 in 2018.
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Geography
The region is situated in central-western Madagascar. It is bordered by Betsiboka, Melaky, Menabe, Vakinankaratra, Itasy and Analamanga. The altitude ranges from to .
It is crossed by the Kiranomena River, Mahajilo River and Manambolo River and the Route nationale 1
The Route nationale 1 is a trunk road (Route Nationale (France), nationale) in France between Paris and Calais. It is approximately long.
Reclassification
The majority of the original road has been superseded by the A16 autoroute. As a result, ...
.
Administrative divisions
Bongolava Region is divided into two districts, which are sub-divided into 24 communes.
* Fenoarivo-Afovoany District - 8 communes
* Tsiroanomandidy District - 16 communes
Transport
Airport
* Tsiroanomandidy Airport
See also
* Antananarivo Province
References
External links
Bongolava
unofficial site (in French)
Bongolava
presentation (in French).
Bongolava
ong FAMI site (in French)
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