Analamanga
Analamanga is a region in central Madagascar, containing the capital Antananarivo and its surrounding metropolitan area. The region has an area of 17,488 square kilometres (6,752 square miles), and had a population of 4,325,226 in 2018.[4] Administrative divisionsAnalamanga Region is divided into eight districts, which are sub-divided into 140 communes.
GeographyThe region extends mainly towards the north of the capital. It is bordered by Betsiboka to the north, Bongolava and Itasy to the west, Alaotra Mangoro to the east, and Vakinankaratra to the south. RiversThe main rivers are the Betsiboka River and the Ikopa River. Major lakesLake Mantasoa (1375 ha) and Tsiazompaniry (2333 ha). TransportRoadsThe capital, Antananarivo is linked with several national roads:
RailroadsTwo railroad lines exist, though there is no passenger transport: the line to Antsirabe (158 km), and the line to Toamasina (371km). AirportProtected AreasSports
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