Zomandao River

Zomandao River
River
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra, Ihorombe
Tributaries
 - left Sohanambo River
Cities Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Ihosy
Source
 - location Andringitra Massif, Pic Boby, Haute Matsiatra
 - elevation 2,600 m (8,530 ft)
Mouth Mangoky river
 - location between Bekininy and Sakananjy, Ihorombe
 - elevation 193 m (633 ft)
 - coordinates 21°35′45″S 45°24′44″E / 21.59583°S 45.41222°E / -21.59583; 45.41222Coordinates: 21°35′45″S 45°24′44″E / 21.59583°S 45.41222°E / -21.59583; 45.41222
Length 283 km (176 mi)
Basin 10,300 km2 (3,977 sq mi)
Map of the Mangoky and Zomandao rivers

The Zomandao River is a 283-km-long river in the regions of Haute Matsiatra and Ihorombe in central-southern Madagascar. It begins in the Andringitra Massif at Boby Peak,[1] the second highest peak of Madagascar, and flows across the Zomandao Plain. It is one of the main tributaries of the Mangoky River. It has some waterfalls, including the Riandahy Falls and Rianbavy Falls.

References

  • Aldegheri 1972. Rivers and streams on Madagascar. Dr. W. Junk B.V. Publishers
  1. (in French) Madamax.com


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