Boeny
Boeny Region | |
|---|---|
Region | |
Baobab tree in Mahajanga | |
Location in Madagascar | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Capital | Mahajanga |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mokhtar Andriantomanga |
| Area | |
• Total | 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 931,171 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (78/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.525 low · 10th of 22 |
Boeny is a region in northwestern Madagascar. It borders Sofia Region to the northeast, Betsiboka to the south and Melaky to the southwest. The capital of the region is Mahajanga, and the population was 931,171 in 2018. The area of Boeny is 31,046 km2 (11,987 sq mi).