The Zomandao River is a 283-km-long river in the regions of Haute Matsiatra and Ihorombe in central-southern Madagascar. It begins in the Andringitra Massif at Boby Peak,[1] the second highest peak of Madagascar, and flows across the Zomandao Plain. It is one of the main tributaries of the Mangoky River. It has some waterfalls, including the Riandahy Falls and Rianbavy Falls.

Zomandao River
Zomandao
Map of the Mangoky and Zomandao rivers
Location
CountryMadagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra, Ihorombe
CitiesFenoarivo Atsinanana, Ihosy
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationAndringitra Massif, Pic Boby, Haute Matsiatra
 • elevation2,600 m (8,500 ft)
MouthMangoky river
 • location
between Bekininy and Sakananjy, Ihorombe
 • coordinates
21°35′45″S 45°24′44″E / 21.59583°S 45.41222°E / -21.59583; 45.41222
 • elevation
193 m (633 ft)
Length283 km (176 mi)
Basin size10,300 km2 (4,000 sq mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftSohanambo River, Ihosy
Mangoky Bassin

A main attribute to the Zomandao River is the Ihosy River.

References

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  • Aldegheri 1972. Rivers and streams on Madagascar. Dr. W. Junk B.V. Publishers
  1. ^ (in French) Madamax.com