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Bongolava

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Country
  
Madagascar

Area
  
16,688 kmĀ²

Population
  
457,368 (2013)

Time zone
  
EAT (UTC3)

Capital
  
Tsiroanomandidy

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Bongolava is a region in central-western Madagascar. The capital of the region is Tsiroanomandidy. It had an estimated population of 457,368 in 2013. The head of the region is Jean Claude Rabarijaona.

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Map of Bongolava, Madagascar

Geography

The region is situated in central-western Madagascar. It is bordered by Betsiboka, Melaky, Menabe, Vakinankaratra, Itasy and Analamanga. The altitude ranges from 800 m (2,600 ft) to 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

Administrative divisions

Bongolava region is divided into two districts, which are sub-divided into 24 communes.

  • Fenoarivobe District (capital Fenoarivobe)
  • Tsiroanomandidy District (capital Tsiroanomandidy)
  • References

    Bongolava Wikipedia