Benavony

13°42′S 48°29′E / 13.700°S 48.483°E / -13.700; 48.483Country MadagascarRegionDianaDistrictAmbanjaArea • Total5,416 km² (2,091 sq mi)Elevation18 m (59 ft)Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)Postal code

Benavony is a rural municipality in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambanja, which is a part of Diana Region.

Benavony lies in the valley of the Sambirano that is the main cocoa producing area of Madagascar. 60% or 7500 to 10 000 ton yearly provide from this area. There is an unpaved piste from Ambanja to Marovato, via Benavony, Ambodimanga Ramena, Bemaneviky Ouest, Maevatanana that is hardly practicable.^[3] Most of the exported cocoa is therefore transported with boats on the Sambirano River.