Bongolava is a region in central-western Madagascar. The capital of the region is Tsiroanomandidy. It had a population of 674,474 in 2018.[2]
Bongolava Region | |
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Region | |
Country | Madagascar |
Capital | Tsiroanomandidy |
Government | |
• Gouvernor | Joseph Ramiaramanana |
Area | |
• Total | 17,982 km2 (6,943 sq mi) |
Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 674,474 |
• Density | 38/km2 (97/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
HDI (2018) | 0.493[3] low · 13th of 22 |
The region is situated in central-western Madagascar. It is bordered by Betsiboka, Melaky, Menabe, Vakinankaratra, Itasy and Analamanga. The altitude ranges from 800 m (2,600 ft) to 1,500 m (4,900 ft).
It is crossed by the Kiranomena River, Mahajilo River and Manambolo River and the Route nationale 1 (Madagascar).
Bongolava Region is divided into two districts, which are sub-divided into 24 communes.
18°46′12″S 46°03′00″E / 18.77000°S 46.05000°E