Boeny
Boeny Region | |
|---|---|
Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Capital | Mahajanga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi) |
| Population (2004)[1] | |
| • Total | 543,200 |
| • Density | 17.5/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Boeny is a region in northwestern Madagascar. It borders Sofia Region in northeast, Betsiboka in south and Melaky in west. The capital of the region is Mahajanga, and the population was estimated to be 543,200 in 2004. The area of Boeny is 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi).[1]
It is divided into six districts:
See also
- Boina Kingdom
- Ankarafantsika National Park
- Baie de Baly National Park
- Tsingy de Namoroka Strict Nature Reserve
References
- ^ a b c Ralison, Eliane; Goossens, Frans. "Madagascar: Profil des marchés pour les évaluations d'urgence de la sécurité alimentaire" (PDF) (in French). Programme Alimentaire Mondial, Service de l’Evaluation des besoins d’urgence (ODAN). Retrieved 2008-03-01.
Capital: Mahajanga | ||
| Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) | | |
| Mahajanga (1) | ||
| Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
| Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
| Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
| Soalala (3) (420) | ||
6 districts; 43 communes | ||
15°43′12″S 46°19′12″E / 15.72000°S 46.32000°E
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