Sakeny River

Sakeny River
The basin of the Tsiribihina, showing the Sakeny River at bottom center.
Location
Country	Madagascar
Regions	Atsimo-Andrefana and Menabe
Physical characteristics
Source	Makay Massif
• location	Beroroha District, Atsimo-Andrefana Region
Mouth	Mania River
• coordinates	19°48′50″S 45°27′35″E
Basin size	14,500 km^2
Basin features
River system	Tsiribihina River

The Sakeny River is a river in Western Madagascar. It is a tributary of the Tsiribihina River.

The Sakeny originates on the northern Makay Massif in northern Beroroha District of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. It flows northward through the north–south running Betsiriry plain of Menabe Region, between Madagascar's Central Highlands on the east and the lower limestone Bemaraha Plateau on the west. The Sakeny joins the Mania River, which then joins the Tsiribihina. There are extensive seasonal wetlands at the confluence.[1][2]

References

1. Andriambeloson, Johary & Calmant, Stéphane & Paris, Adrien & Rakotondraompiana, Solofo. (2020). Re-initiating depth-discharge monitoring in small-sized ungauged watersheds by combining remote sensing and hydrological modelling: a case study in Madagascar. Hydrological Sciences Journal/Journal des Sciences Hydrologiques. 65. 10.1080/02626667.2020.1833013.
2. Aldegheri, M. (1972). Rivers and Streams on Madagascar. In: Battistini, R., Richard-Vindard, G. (eds) Biogeography and Ecology in Madagascar. Monographiae Biologicae, vol 21. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-7159-3_8