Antainambalana (Also known as Antainambalan on some maps)[1] is a river in the region of Analanjirofo in north-eastern Madagascar. It flows down from the highlands to flow into the Bay of Antongil and the Indian Ocean near Maroantsetra.[2] Its basin has the size of 5,902 km2 (2,279 sq mi).[3]
| Antainambalana River Tingballe | |
|---|---|
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Map of Malagasy rivers (Antainambalana flows into the Bay of Antongil and the Indian Ocean). | |
| Location | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source confluence | Mafaika River and Manampara River |
| Mouth | |
• location | Maroantsetra, Antongil Bay, Analanjirofo |
• coordinates | 15°45′00″S 48°32′44″E / 15.75000°S 48.54556°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Basin size | 5,902 km2 (2,279 sq mi) |
History edit
In the 18th century this river was called Tingballe River by early European navigators.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Telegraph-Journal". www.telegraphjournal.com.
- ^ (in French) Madamax Rafting Archived 2018-11-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Le Canal de Pangalane, E Madagascar
- ^ "Voigt 2007. Maurice Benyovszky and his "Madagascar Protocolle" (1772-1776). Hungarian Studies 21/1-2" (PDF).