Ambanja District
Ambanja is a district in northern Madagascar. It is a part of Diana Region and borders the districts of Ambilobe to the east, Bealanana to the south and Analalava to the south-west. The area is 5,999.72 km2 (2,317 sq mi) and the population was estimated at 190,435 in 2013.[1]
Ambanja District | |
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District | |
Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 13°40′43″S 48°27′8″E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Diana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,999.72 km2 (2,316.50 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 190,435 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (82/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicities | Sakalava |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Economy
The district is the main producer of Cocoa beans (valley of the Sambirano River) in Madagascar.
Communes
The district is further divided into 18 communes:
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