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
District
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 13°40′43″S 48°27′8″E / 13.67861°S 48.45222°E / -13.67861; 48.45222
Country Madagascar
RegionDiana
Area
 • Total5,999.72 km2 (2,316.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2013)
 • Total190,435
 • Density32/km2 (82/sq mi)
 • Ethnicities
Sakalava
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Cocoa beans in Madagascar


Economy

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The district is the main producer of Cocoa beans (valley of the Sambirano River) in Madagascar.

Communes

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The district is further divided into 18 communes:

References and notes

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  1. ^ Instituit National de la Statistique, Antananarivo.

13°40′43″S 48°27′08″E / 13.67861°S 48.45222°E / -13.67861; 48.45222