Antainambalana River
River in Madagascar
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The Antainambalana (Also known as Antainambalan on some maps)[1] is a river in the region of Ambatosoa in north-eastern Madagascar. It flows down from the highlands to flow into the Bay of Antongil and the Indian Ocean near Maroantsetra.[2] Its basin has the size of 5,902 km2 (2,279 mi2).[3]
| Antainambalana River Tingballe | |
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Map of Malagasy rivers (Antainambalana flows into the Bay of Antongil and the Indian Ocean). | |
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Ambatosoa |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source confluence | Mafaika River and Manampara River |
| Mouth | Antongil Bay |
• location | Maroantsetra |
• coordinates | 15°45′00″S 48°32′44″E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Basin size | 5,902 km2 (2,279 mi2) |
History
In the 18th century this river was called Tingballe River by early European navigators.[4]