Betsiboka

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Betsiboka Region
Region
Masiakasaurus knopfleri theropod dinosaur (Maevarana Formation, Upper Cretaceous; near Berivotra, northern Madagascar) 2 (15415407082).jpg
Fossils found near Berivotra, Betsiboka
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Location in Madagascar
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Capital Maevatanana
Government
  PresidentHerimalala Razafipiera
Area
[1]
  Total30,025 km2 (11,593 sq mi)
Population
 (2018) [2]
  Total394,561
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
HDI (2018)0.465 [3]
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Betsiboka is a region of Madagascar. It borders Boeny Region in north, Sofia in northeast, Alaotra-Mangoro in east, Analamanga and Bongolava in south and Melaky in west. The capital of the region is Maevatanana. Until 2009 Betsiboka belonged to Mahajanga Province. The population was 394,561 in 2018 within the area of 30,025 km2 (11,593 sq mi). Betsiboka is one of the least densely populated regions in Madagascar. [2]

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Administrative divisions

Betsiboka Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 36 communes.

Transport

Airport

Protected Area

See also

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Troisieme Recensement General de la Population et de L'Habitation (RGPH-3) Resultats Provisoires" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique Madagascar. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 18, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
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