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Bongolava

Bongolava Region
Region
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Country  Madagascar
Capital Tsiroanomandidy
Area
 • Total 16,688 km2 (6,443 sq mi)
Population (2013)
 • Total 457,368
 • Density 27/km2 (71/sq mi)
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Bongolava is a region in central-western Madagascar. The capital of the region is Tsiroanomandidy. It had an estimated population of 457,368 in 2013.The head of the region is Jean Claude Rabarijaona.

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).

Bongolava region is divided into two districts, which are sub-divided into 24 communes.

Coordinates: 18°46′12″S 46°03′00″E / 18.77000°S 46.05000°E / -18.77000; 46.05000



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