Atsinanana

Atsinanana Region
Region

Location in Madagascar
Country  Madagascar
Capital Toamasina
Area[1]
  Total 21,934 km2 (8,469 sq mi)
Population (2014)[1]
  Total 1,305,132
  Density 60/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Atsinanana is a region in 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 1,305,132 in 2014. The area of Atsinanana is 21,934 km2 (8,469 sq mi).[1]

Administrative divisions

Atsinanana region is divided into seven districts, which are sub-divided into 82 communes.

Protected areas

References

  1. 1 2 3 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.

Coordinates: 18°40′01″S 48°54′40″E / 18.66694°S 48.91111°E / -18.66694; 48.91111


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