Vohitra River
River in Madagascar
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The Vohitra river in Alaotra-Mangoro and Atsinanana regions, is located in central-eastern Madagascar. It drains to the eastern coast. It flows into the Rianila River[1] near Anivorano Est.
| Vohitra river | |
|---|---|
Map of Malagasy rivers. | |
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro, Atsinanana |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Andaingo |
| • elevation | 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) |
| Mouth | |
• location | Rianila River, near Anivorano Est |
• coordinates | 18°43′40″S 48°57′50″E |
| Length | 200 km (120 mi) |
Basin size | 2540 km2 |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Andasibe, Moramanga, Anivorano Est |
| Tributaries | |
| • right | Sahatandra |
It has a hydro-power station at Andekaleka, the Andekaleka Dam.