Vatovavy-Fitovinany
Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. | |
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Region | |
Nickname(s): Jack G | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Country | Madagascar |
Capital | Manakara |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 19,605 km2 (7,570 sq mi) |
Population (2014)[1] | |
• Total | 1,454,863 |
• Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany is a region located in southeast Madagascar.
- Transportation mean:
- Train (from Fianarantsoa)
- Car Taxi-Brousse
- Plane
The region extends along the southern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered by Atsinanana (North), Amoron'i Mania and Haute Matsiatra (West) and Atsimo-Atsinanana (South).
Administrative divisions
Vatovavy-Fitovinany region is divided into six districts, which are sub-divided into 122 communes.
- Ifanadiana District
- Ikongo District
- Manakara District
- Mananjary District
- Nosy Varika District
- Vohipeno District
Protected areas
- Part of Ranomafana National Park
References
- 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.
Coordinates: 22°08′42″S 48°00′36″E / 22.14500°S 48.01000°E
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