Melaky is a region in northwestern Madagascar. It borders Boeny Region in northeast, Betsiboka in east, Bongolava in southeast and Menabe in south. The capital of the region is Maintirano. The population was estimated to be 309,805 in 2018 within the area of . Melaky has the smallest population and the lowest population density of all Malagasy regions.
Administrative divisions Melaky Region is divided into five districts, which are sub-divided into 32 communes.
Ambatomainty District - 5 communes Antsalova District - 5 communes Besalampy District - 6 communes Maintirano District - 14 communes Morafenobe District - 4 communes
Transport Airports Ambatomainty Airport Antsalova Airport Besalampy Airport Maintirano Airport Morafenobe Airport Tambohorano Airport
Protected Areas The Maningoza Reserve and the Bemarivo Reserve are located in the Melaky region. Tsingy de Beanka New Protected Area Bemaraha National Park near Bekopaka (south end) and Antsalova (Northern end). Part of Ambohijanahary Reserve Tsimembo-Manambolomaty Complex Mandrozo New Protected Area
See also Mahajanga province
References
Bibliography EBDM