Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve
| Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
A karst limestone formation, known as tsingy in Malagasy | |
| Location | Melaky Region, Madagascar |
| Nearest city | Antsalova |
| Coordinates | 18°40′S 44°45′E / 18.667°S 44.750°E |
| Area | 834.11 km2 (322.05 sq mi) |
| Established | 31 December 1927 |
| Governing body | Madagascar National Parks |
| Official name | Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, x |
| Designated | 1990 (14th session) |
| Reference no. | 494rev |
| Region | Africa |
Tsingy de Bemaraha Strict Nature Reserve (Malagasy: Tsingin'i Bemaraha, French: Réserve naturelle intégrale du Tsingy de Bemaraha) is a nature reserve located near the western coast of Madagascar in Melaky Region. The area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 due to the unique geography, preserved mangrove forests, and wild bird and lemur populations.