Boriziny

Place in Sofia, Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Boriziny (French: Port-Bergé) is a city (commune urbaine) in western Madagascar in Sofia Region. The population of the commune urbaine was 22,573 in 2018.[2]

Country Madagascar
Elevation
[1]
41 m (135 ft)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
419
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Boriziny
Port Bergé
Boriziny is located in Madagascar
Boriziny
Boriziny
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15.567°S 47.621°E / -15.567; 47.621
Country Madagascar
RegionSofia
DistrictBoriziny-Vaovao (district)
Area
 • Total
22.9 km2 (8.8 sq mi)
Elevation
[1]
41 m (135 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total
22,573
 • Density986/km2 (2,550/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
419
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Geography

It is situated at the Route nationale 6 near the bay of Helodrano. The Bemarivo flows near Port Bergé, just before flowing into the Anjobony and the Sofia River.

An airport serves the town.

Religion

It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boriziny (Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption).

Agriculture

Port Bergé (Boriziny) is one of the few regions where tobacco is grown in Madagascar.[3]

Sports

  • TAM Port Bergé (football) - Sofia football champions in 2021, 2019, 2018, 2016 and 2015.[4]

Protected areas

  • The Bongolava Forest Corridor that covers 60.701 ha in the area between Port Bergé and Mampikony.[5]

References

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