Bongolava Region | |
|---|---|
Region | |
) Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Capital | Tsiroanomandidy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,688 km2 (6,443 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
| • Total | 674,474 |
| • Density | 40/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.493[2] low · 13th of 22 |
Bongolava is a region in central-western Madagascar. The capital of the region is Tsiroanomandidy. It had a population of 674,474 in 2018.[1]
Geography
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).
Administrative divisions
Bongolava region is divided into two districts, which are sub-divided into 24 communes.
- Fenoarivobe District (capital Fenoarivobe)
- Tsiroanomandidy District (capital Tsiroanomandidy)
Transport
Airport
See also
References
- ^ a b "Troisieme Recensement General de la Population et de L'Habitation (RGPH-3) Resultats Provisoires" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique Madagascar. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
External links
- Bongolava unofficial site (in French)
- Bongolava presentation (in French).
- Bongolava ong FAMI site (in French)