Matsiatra

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Matsiatra
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Map of Malagasy rivers.
Location
Country Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
Physical characteristics
Source 
  elevation1250 m
Mouth Mangoky River
  coordinates
21°26′00″S45°34′00″E / 21.43333°S 45.56667°E / -21.43333; 45.56667 Coordinates: 21°26′00″S45°34′00″E / 21.43333°S 45.56667°E / -21.43333; 45.56667
Length410 km (250 mi)
Basin size13370 km2
Basin features
Progression Iovolo, Fitampito
River system Mangoky River
Tributaries 
  right Manantsahala' Mitody, Manambaroa, Imatandika, Manandriana, Fanindrona

The Matsiatra is a river in Haute Matsiatra region, is located in central and western Madagascar. It flows into the Mangoky River. [1]

Together with the Mananantanana, it forms the Mangoky River.

Mangoky Bassin Mangoky Basin OSM.png
Mangoky Bassin

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