Maharivo River

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
Country	Madagascar
Region	Menabe
Physical characteristics
Source	Makay Massif
Mouth	Mozambique Channel, Indian Ocean
• coordinates	20°28′43″S 44°07′14″E
Length	165 km (103 mi)
Basin size	4,700 km^2

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

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