Morondava

Morondava
City
Morondava is located in Madagascar
Morondava
Morondava
Coordinates: 20°17′5″S 44°19′3″E / 20.28472°S 44.31750°E / -20.28472; 44.31750
Country Madagascar
RegionMenabe
Government
 • Mayor (interim)Désiré Armand Raharison [1]
Area
 • Total
35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Elevation
coastal
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2018 census)
 • Total
53,510
 • Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
postal code
619
Area code95
ClimateBSh

Morondava ([murunˈdav̥], from Malagasy: morona lava "long coast"[2]) is a city located in Menabe Region, of which it is the capital, in Madagascar. It is located in the delta of the Morondava River at 20°17′5″S 44°19′3″E / 20.28472°S 44.31750°E / -20.28472; 44.31750. Its population as of the 2018 census, was 53,510.

  1. ^ morondava-autrement.com
  2. ^ Rajemisa-Raolison, Régis (1966). "Morondava". Dictionnaire Historique et Géographique. Antananarivo: Ambozontany – via Malagasy Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Madagascar.