Haute Matsiatra

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Haute Matsiatra Region
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Capital Fianarantsoa
Area [1]
 - Total 21,080 km² (8,139 sq mi)
Population (2004)[1]
 - Total 1,128,900
 - Density 53.5/km² (138.6/sq mi)
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Haute Matsiatra is a region in Fianarantsoa Province of Madagascar. It borders Amoron'i Mania region in north, Vatovavy-Fitovinany in east, Ihorombe in south and Atsimo-Andrefana in west. The capital of the region is Fianarantsoa, and the population was estimated to be 1,128,900 in 2004. The area is 21,080 km² (8,139 sq mi).[1]

The region is divided into five districts:

  • Ambalavao
  • Ambohimahasoa
  • Fianarantsoa
  • Fianarantsoa II
  • Ikalamavony

[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.