Madagascar · national park
Kirindy Mitea National Park
Kirindy Mitea National Park is a national park in Madagascar, established in 1997, covering 722 km² (279 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Madagascar's 12 national parks.
- Area
- 722 km²
- Established
- 1997
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MOQ · 61 km
Nearest airports to Kirindy Mitea National Park
- 1 MOQ61 kmstraight line
- 2 TLE289 kmstraight line
More about Kirindy Mitea National Park
Kirindy Mitea National Park is one of 12 national parks in Madagascar. It covers 722 km² (72,200 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #4 largest national park in Madagascar (11.5% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1997, 29 years ago — the first national parks in Madagascar date back to 1927. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kirindy Mitea National Park
The closest airport is Morondava Airport (MOQ), about 61 km away — around 1 h 20 min by car; alternatively Toliara Airport (TLE, 289 km). Other national parks within reach include Isalo National Park (815 km²) and Ranomafana National Park (405 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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