National Park · Madagascar
Masoala National Park
Masoala National Park is a national park in Madagascar, covering 526,059 acres (212,889 ha), established in 1997.
National Park · Madagascar
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Madagascar |
| Area | 526,059 acres (212,889 ha) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 15.6500° S, 50.1833° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Masoala National Park
Masoala National Park, in northeast Madagascar, is the largest of the island's protected areas. Most of the park is situated in Sava Region and a part in Ambatosoa. Created in 1997, the park protects 2,300 square kilometres of rainforest and 100 square kilometres of marine park. The Masoala Peninsula is exceptionally diverse due to its large size and variety of habitats. Altogether, the park protects tropical rainforest, coastal forest, flooded forest, marsh, and mangrove. Three marine parks protect coral reefs and a dazzling array of marine life.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Maroantsetra Airport (WMN) · Maroantsetra, Madagascar · 36.0 miles away
- Sambava Airport (SVB) · Sambava, Madagascar · 94.8 miles away
- Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) · Vohilava, Madagascar · 102.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Masoala National Park?
Masoala National Park is in Madagascar (15.6500° S, 50.1833° E).
When was Masoala National Park established?
Masoala National Park was established in 1997, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Masoala National Park?
Masoala National Park covers 526,059 acres (212,889 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q964116 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masoala_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).