Betsiboka
Region in Madagascar
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Betsiboka is a region of Madagascar. It borders Boeny Region in north, Sofia 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 30,025 km2 (11,593 sq mi). Betsiboka is one of the least densely populated regions in Madagascar.[3]
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Betsiboka Region | |
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Region | |
Fossils found near Berivotra, Betsiboka | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Capital | Maevatanana |
| Government | |
| • Gouverneur | Jean Roger Randrianjafinindrina |
| Area | |
• Total | 30,025 km2 (11,593 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
• Total | 394,561 |
| • Density | 13.141/km2 (34.035/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.465[4] low · 15th of 22 |
Administrative divisions
Betsiboka Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 37 communes.
- Kandreho District – 7 communes
- Maevatanana District – 20 communes
- Tsaratanana District – 10 communes
Transport
Airport
Protected Area
- The Kasijy Reserve is located in this region.
See also
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