Makay Massif
mountain range in Madagascar
The Makay Massif is a mountain range in western Madagascar.
Geography and geology
The Makay Massif is situated in the district of Beroroha in the south and Malaimbandy in its north, in the south-east of Madagascar. It covers an area of approximately 4000 km2. It extends north-northeast–south-southwest for approximately 150 km, and is up to 50 km wide. The massif reaches up to 1000 meters elevation. It is deeply dissected by sinuous canyons. It forms part of the boundary between Atsimo-Andrefana Region on the south and east and Menabe Region on the west and north.
Several rivers have their springs in the massif. The Sakeny River rises from the northeastern massif and flows northward to join the Tsiribihina River. Tributaries of the Mangoky River, including the Makay River, drain the southeastern and southern slopes of the massif.
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