Anosy

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Anosy Region
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Capital Tôlanaro
Area [1]
 - Total 25,731 km² (9,934.8 sq mi)
Population (2004)[1]
 - Total 544,200
 - Density 21.1/km² (54.6/sq mi)
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Anosy is a region in Toliara Province of Madagascar. It borders Androy region in west, Atsimo-Andrefana in north-west, Ihorombe in north and Atsimo-Atsinanana in north-east. The capital is Tôlanaro and the population was estimated to be 544,200 in 2004. The area of Anosy is 25,731 km² (9,935 sq mi).[1]

The region is divided into three districts:

  • Amboasary Sud
  • Betroka
  • Tôlanaro

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Ralison, Eliane; Goossens, Frans. Madagascar: Profil des marchés pour les évaluations d’urgence de la sécurité alimentaire (French). Programme Alimentaire Mondial, Service de l’Evaluation des besoins d’urgence (ODAN). Retrieved on 2008-03-01.