Sahamalaza National Park

Sahamalaza National Park is in the northwestern part of Madagascar in Sofia region, with 26035 hectares.

Sahamalaza National Park
Lepilemur sahamalazensis b.PNG
Sahamalaza sportive lemur (Lepilemur sahamalazensis) in Sahamalaza National Park
Map showing the location of Sahamalaza National Park
Map showing the location of Sahamalaza National Park
Location of Sahamalaza National Park in Madagascar
Nearest cityAmbanja and Analalava.
Coordinates13°57′S 47°39′E / 13.950°S 47.650°E / -13.950; 47.650
Area260.35 km2 (100.52 sq mi)
Established2007
Official nameZones Humides de Sahamalaza
Designated2 February 2017
Reference no.2288[1]

Management of the national park has been assigned to Madagascar National Parks,[2] with part of the funding provided by the Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Fund (FAPBM).[3]

Geography

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It is situated near Ambanja in the Ambanja District (Diana Region) and Analalava (Sofia region).

Species

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Zones Humides de Sahamalaza". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Parc National Sahamalaza". www.parcs-madagascar.com. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. ^ "Sahamalaza – Îles Radama". Fondation pour les Aires Protégées et la Biodiversité de Madagascar. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
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