Mahajilo is a river in Menabe, western Madagascar. It is formed by the affluents of the Sakay river and Kitsamby river. It flows down from the central highlands, to flow into the Tsiribihina River.

Mahajilo River
Map of Malagasy rivers (Mahajilo flows from the central highlands to the Tsiribihina River).
Location
CountryMadagascar
CityMiandrivazo
Physical characteristics
SourceSakay River and Kitsamby
Mouth 
 • location
Tsiribihina River, Menabe
 • coordinates
19°41′00″S 45°22′23″E / 19.68333°S 45.37306°E / -19.68333; 45.37306
Length260 km (160 mi)
Basin size14,375 km2 (5,550 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • locationTsiribihina Riverat Miandrivazo[1]
 • average517 m3/s (18,300 cu ft/s)at Miandrivazo[2]
 • minimum53.2 m3/s (1,880 cu ft/s)
 • maximum1,530 m3/s (54,000 cu ft/s)January
Basin features
River systemTsiribihina River

Rafting trips are purposed by several operators on this river from Miandrivazo.

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