Sakaraha (district)

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Map of former Toliara Province showing the location of Sakaraha (red).
Country Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Andrefana

Sakaraha is a district located in Atsimo-Andrefana Region, south-western Madagascar.

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Communes

The district is further divided into 11 communes:

Geography

Sakaraha is situated along route nationale No. 7 (Tuléar-Fianarantsoa) at 134 km from Tuléar, 64 km from Andranovory and 84 km from Ilakaka. [1] Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park is located in the district, east of the town of Sakaraha. Analavelona Massif is in the western portion of the district.

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References

  1. Atlas Mondial, France Loisir, page 159

Coordinates: 22°55′0″S44°32′59″E / 22.91667°S 44.54972°E / -22.91667; 44.54972

Area around Sakaraha, showing roads and topography Sakaraha-Toliara-Province-Madagascar.jpg
Area around Sakaraha, showing roads and topography