Maromokotro

Maromokotro
Highest point
Elevation2,876 m (9,436 ft)[1]
Prominence2,876 m (9,436 ft)[1]
Ranked 114th
ListingCountry high point
Island high point
Ultra
Coordinates14°01′24″S 48°57′57″E / 14.02333°S 48.96583°E / -14.02333; 48.96583[2]
Naming
Language of nameMalagasy
Geography
Maromokotro is located in Madagascar
Maromokotro
Maromokotro
Location of Maromokotro in Madagascar
LocationMadagascar
Geology
Mountain typeVolcano

Maromokotro or Maromokotra[3] is a volcano in Madagascar. At 2,876 meters (9,436 ft), it is the highest peak on the island. It is located in the Tsaratanana Massif inside the Tsaratanana Reserve in Diana Region in the northern part of the island. The next larger towns are Bealanana and Ambanja that are situated still at more than 2 days of travel from this mountain.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Maromokotro, Madagascar" on Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
  2. ^ "Africa Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2011-11-19.
  3. ^ Madagascar National Parks Archived 2010-09-16 at the Wayback Machine
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