Boeny
| Boeny Region | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Capital | Mahajanga |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi) |
| Population (2004)[1] | |
| • Total | 543,200 |
| • Density | 17.5/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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]
Administrative divisions
Boeny region is divided into six districts, which are sub-divided into 43 communes.
- Ambato-Boeni District
- Mahajanga I District
- Mahajanga II
- Marovoay District
- Mitsinjo District
- Soalala District
Protected areas
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ralison, Eliane; Goossens, Frans. "Madagascar: Profil des marchés pour les évaluations d’urgence de la sécurité alimentaire" (in French). Programme Alimentaire Mondial, Service de l’Evaluation des besoins d’urgence (ODAN). Retrieved 2008-03-01.
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Coordinates: 15°43′12″S 46°19′12″E / 15.72000°S 46.32000°E