Haute Matsiatra
| Haute Matsiatra Region | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Capital | Fianarantsoa |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 21,080 km2 (8,140 sq mi) |
| Population (2004)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,128,900 |
| • Density | 53.5/km2 (139/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Haute Matsiatra is a region in 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]
Administrative divisions
Haute Matsiatra region is divided into seven districts, which are sub-divided into 76 communes.
- Ambalavao District
- Ambohimahasoa District
- Fianarantsoa District
- Ikalamavony District
- Isandra District
- Lalangina District
- Vohibato District
Protected areas
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ralison, Eliane; Goossens, Frans. "Madagascar: Profil des marchés pour les évaluations d’urgence de la sécurité alimentaire" (PDF) (in French). Programme Alimentaire Mondial, Service de l’Evaluation des besoins d’urgence (ODAN). Retrieved 2008-03-01.
Liddicoatite, a tourmaline from Ambohimahasoa District. Size: 5.8 x 4.7 x 0.4 cm., polished slice.
Coordinates: 21°27′00″S 47°05′13″E / 21.45°S 47.087°E