Boeny
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 931,171 in 2018.[2] The area of Boeny is 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi).[1]
Boeny Region | |
|---|---|
Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  |
| Capital | Mahajanga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 931,171 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.525[3] low · 10th of 22 |
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
Transport
Airports
Protected areas
- Mahavavy-Kinkony Wetland Complex
- Bombetoka Beloboka New Protected Area
- Antrema New Protected Area
- Ankarafantsika National Park
- Baie de Baly National Park
- Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
See also
References
- 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). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-26. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
- "Troisieme Recensement General de la Population et de L'Habitation (RGPH-3) Resultats Provisoires" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique Madagascar. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
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