Mananara River (Analanjirofo)

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Mananara River
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the Mananara river
Location
Country Madagascar
Region Analanjirofo
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Bay of Antongil, Indian Ocean
  coordinates
16°09′32″S49°45′06″E / 16.15889°S 49.75167°E / -16.15889; 49.75167
  elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length150 km (93 mi)
Basin size2,498 km2 (964 sq mi) [1]
Discharge 
  locationNear mouth
  average(Period: 1971–2000)171.5 m3/s (6,060 cu ft/s) [1]

The Mananara River is one of the main rivers in north-eastern Madagascar. Its mouth is located in the Bay of Antongil, (Indian Ocean) near the city of Mananara Nord in the Analanjirofo region.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Madagascar".