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Maharivo River

Coordinates: 20°28′43″S 44°07′14″E / 20.4787°S 44.1205°E / -20.4787; 44.1205
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Maharivo
Lower section and delta of the Maharivo River, taken from the International Space Station
Rivers originating in the Makay Massif, with the Maharivo at center
Location
CountryMadagascar
RegionMenabe
Physical characteristics
SourceMakay Massif
MouthMozambique Channel, Indian Ocean
 • coordinates
20°28′43″S 44°07′14″E / 20.4787°S 44.1205°E / -20.4787; 44.1205
Length165 km (103 mi)
Basin size4,700 km2

The Maharivo is a river in Menabe region of western Madagascar. It originates on the Makay Massif and flows westwards into the Indian Ocean. It is approximately 165 km long from source to sea, and drains a basin of 4,700 km2 The climate of the region is semi-arid to arid, and the upper reaches of the river are often dry for part of the year.[1] There are manroves in the river delta. The lower portion of the river and its delta are in Kirindy Mitea National Park.

References

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  1. ^ Aldegheri, M. (1972). Rivers and Streams on Madagascar. In: Battistini, R., Richard-Vindard, G. (eds) Biogeography and Ecology in Madagascar. Monographiae Biologicae, vol 21. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-7159-3_8