Maevatanana is a district of Betsiboka in Madagascar.[2][3]
Maevatanana | |
|---|---|
  Maevatanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°57′S 46°50′E / 16.950°S 46.833°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Betsiboka |
| District | Maevatanana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10,750 km2 (4,150 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Population (2020 estimate) | |
| • Total | 236,791 |
| • Density | 22/km2 (57/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 412 |
| Climate | Aw |
Communes
The district is further divided into 20 communes:
Mining
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There are important gold mining operations in the district of Maevatanana where 20 kg of gold are extracted weekly.[4] Particularly the Kamoro River is rich in gold, several dozens of kilogramm are extracted every month in Marokoro.[5]
Rivers
- Kamoro River