Boeny Region | |
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Region | |
Location in Madagascar |
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Country | Madagascar |
Capital | Mahajanga |
Area | |
• Total | 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi) |
Population (2013) | |
• Total | 799,675 |
• Density | 26/km2 (67/sq mi) |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Boeny is a region in northwestern Madagascar. It borders Sofia Region to the northeast, Betsiboka to the south and Melaky to the southwest. The capital of the region is Mahajanga, and the population was estimated to be 799,675 in 2013. The area of Boeny is 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi).
Boeny region is divided into six districts, which are sub-divided into 43 communes.
Coordinates: 15°43′12″S 46°19′12″E / 15.72000°S 46.32000°E