Analamanga

Region in Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Analamanga is a region in central Madagascar, containing the capital Antananarivo and its surrounding metropolitan area. The region has an area of 17,488 square kilometres (6,752 square miles), and had a population of 4,325,226 in 2018.[4]

Country Madagascar
CapitalAntananarivo
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
HDI (2018)0.633[3]
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Analamanga Region
Region
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°56′24″S 47°31′12″E
Country Madagascar
CapitalAntananarivo
Government
 • Type[1]
 • GovernorClémence Raharinirina
Area
 • Total
17,488 km2 (6,752 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total
4,325,226
 • Density247.33/km2 (640.57/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
HDI (2018)0.633[3]
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Websitegouvernoratanalamanga.mg
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Administrative divisions

Analamanga Region is divided into eight districts, which are sub-divided into 140 communes.

Geography

The region extends mainly towards the north of the capital. It is bordered by Betsiboka to the north, Bongolava and Itasy to the west, Alaotra Mangoro to the east, and Vakinankaratra to the south.

Rivers

The main rivers are the Betsiboka River and the Ikopa River.

Major lakes

Lake Mantasoa (1375 ha) and Tsiazompaniry (2333 ha).

Transport

Roads

The capital, Antananarivo is linked with several national roads:

Airport

Railroads

Two railroad lines exist, though there is no passenger transport: the line to Antsirabe (158 km), and the line to Toamasina (371km).

Protected Areas

Sports

See also

References

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