Sambava District

Not to be confused with Sambava, the Malagasy commune with same name.
Sambava District
District

Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°10′S 49°47′E / 14.167°S 49.783°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
Area
  Total 4,780 km2 (1,850 sq mi)
Population (2001)
  Total 237,488
  Density 49.7/km2 (129/sq mi)
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sambava is a district in northern Madagascar. It is a part of Sava Region and borders the districts of Antalaha in south, Andapa in south-west, Ambilobe in north-west and Vohemar in north. The area is 4,780 km2 (1,846 sq mi) and the population was estimated to be 237,488 in 2001.

The district is divided into 25 communes.

References and notes

    Coordinates: 14°10′S 49°47′E / 14.167°S 49.783°E