Atsinanana

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Atsinanana Region
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Capital Toamasina
Area [1]
 - Total 21,934 km² (8,468.8 sq mi)
Population (2004)[1]
 - Total 1,117,100
 - Density 50.9/km² (131.8/sq mi)
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Atsinanana is a region in Toamasina Province of eastern Madagascar. It borders Analanjirofo region in north, Alaotra-Mangoro in west, Vakinankaratra and Amoron'i Mania in southwest and Vatovavy-Fitovinany in south. The capital of the region is Toamasina, and the population was estimated to be 1,117,100 in 2004. The area of Atsinanana is 21,934 km² (8,469 sq mi).[1]

The region is divided into seven districts:

  • Antanambao Manampotsy
  • Brickaville
  • Mahanoro
  • Marolambo
  • Toamasina
  • Toamasina II
  • Vatomandry

[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.
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