Mahaiza market, Mahaiza, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascari
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mahaiza market | Market Town |
| Mahaiza | Commune |
| Betafo District | District |
| Vakinankaratra | Region |
| Madagascar | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
19° 54' 9'' South , 46° 48' 19'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
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Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Betafo | 29,785 (2018) | 9.0km |
| Antsirabe | 186,253 (2018) | 24.2km |
| Soanindrariny | 21,000 (2018) | 44.7km |
| Miandrarivo | 27,000 (2018) | 52.5km |
Mindat Locality ID:
20303
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:20303:5
GUID (UUID V4):
38040d40-2d93-46df-8643-481dab0d4878
Other Languages:
Malagasy:
Tsenan'i Mahaiza, Kaominin'i Mahaiza, Distrikan'i Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagasikara
Mahaiza is a small town and a marketplace about 20 km west of the city Antsirabe and 10 km south of the city Betafo in the central highland of Madagascar. The town is easily accessible by car. Many minerals from numerous different localities, mostly south of Mahaiza - many as far away as 30-40km - are been brought here by local people for sale. Among the localities, you'll e.g. find the Tsaramanga (Itongafeno) pegmatite known for its beryl with the Tongafeno blue-colour and large good columbite crystals. Or e.g. the Antsongombato gem mine, famous for its large rhodizite-londonite crystals.
NOTE: Minerals bought here in Mahaiza and originating from several different localities in the area around the marketplace Mahaiza are very often erroneously labelled "Mahaiza". The famous Tsaramanga (Tongafeno) pegmatite is located close to Mahaiza.
List of minerals for each chemical element
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Madagascar
- Ankaratra Volcanic RangeVolcanic Range
- ⭔Antananarivo ProvinceProvince
Somali PlateTectonic Plate
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