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Betsimiranjana in the region of Madagascar (general) is a place in Madagascar - some 482 mi or ( 775 km ) North of Antananarivo , the country's capital city .
Time in Betsimiranjana is now 09:38 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Indian/Antananarivo " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Mamoutzou, Sambava, Mahajanga, Case, and Betsimiranja. Since you are here already, consider visiting Mamoutzou . Where to go and what to see in Betsimiranjana ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Andranovondronina
Andranovondronina is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. According to 2001 census the population of Andranovondronina was 2,372. Only primary schooling is available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 14% and 75% of the working population. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.
Located at -12.05 49.23 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Antsiranana Bay
Antsiranana Bay (also known as Diego-Suarez Bay), the large natural bay along the northeast coast of Madagascar, is considered one of the finest natural harbors in the world. The bay, protected by a narrow inlet that provides shelter from strong Indian Ocean winds, is believed to be the result of a submerging coastline or a drowned river valley that formed many peninsulas around the bay.
Located at -12.23 49.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Mangaoka
Mangaoka is a municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsiranana II, which is a part of Diana Region. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are banana and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population, while fishing employs 4.5% of the population.
Located at -12.30 49.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Antsiranana
Antsiranana, named Diego-Suarez prior to 1975, is a city at the northern tip of Madagascar. Antsiranana is the capital of Diana Region.
Located at -12.27 49.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Battle of Madagascar
The Battle of Madagascar was the British campaign to capture Vichy French-controlled Madagascar during World War II. It began with Operation Ironclad, the seizure of the port of Diego Suarez on the northern tip of the island, on 5 May 1942. A subsequent campaign to secure the entire island, Operation Streamline Jane, was opened on 10 September. Fighting ceased and an armistice was granted on 6 November.
Located at -12.27 49.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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