Morafenobe is a district in western Madagascar. It is a part of Melaky Region and borders the districts of Besalampy in north, Ambatomainty in east, Miandrivazo in south, Antsalova in southwest and Maintirano in west. The area is 7,414 km2 (2,863 sq mi) and the population was estimated to be 36,470 in 2020.[1]

Morafenobe District
District
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°9′S 46°37′E / 16.150°S 46.617°E / -16.150; 46.617
Country Madagascar
RegionMelaky
Government
 • Chief of the districtSolomon Henri Randriamampionona
Area
 • Total
6,976 km2 (2,693 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
36,470
 • Density5.2/km2 (14/sq mi)
 • Ethnicities
Sakalava
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
418

Communes

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The district is further divided into four communes:

References and notes

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  1. ^ "Madagascar: Administrative Division (Regions and Districts) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-01-17.

16°9′S 46°37′E / 16.150°S 46.617°E / -16.150; 46.617