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(Redirected from Vatovavy-Fitovinany) Region in Madagascar
Fitovinany
Region
Location in MadagascarLocation in Madagascar
Country Madagascar
CapitalManakara
Government
 • GouveneurLucien Laurel Razafitsotra
Area
 • Total19,605 km (7,570 sq mi)
Population
 • Total730,207
 • Density37/km (96/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Fitovinany is a region located in southeast Madagascar. Its capital is Manakara. It is inhabited by the Antemoro people.

It formerly belonged to the region Vatovavy-Fitovinany that was split on 16 June 2021 to become the regions Vatovavy and Fitovinany.

The region extends along the southern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered by Vatovavy (North), Haute Matsiatra (West) and Atsimo-Atsinanana (South).

Administrative divisions

Fitovinany Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 76 communes.

Economy

Fitovinany produces 1/3 of the coffee that is produced in Madagascar. It is also wellknown for its honey production and it is rich in mineral resources.

Transportation

Roads

The National Road 12 from Irondro (intersection with RN 25) over Manakara to Vangaindrano.

Protected areas

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Troisieme Recensement General de la Population et de L'Habitation (RGPH-3) Resultats Provisoires" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique Madagascar. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 18, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  3. Découpage Territorial - L'Express.mg
  4. Region Fitovinany
 Provinces and Regions of the Republic of Madagascar
Madagascar Communes in the Fitovinany Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Manakara
Ikongo (17) - 310
Manakara (42) - 316
Vohipeno (19) - 321
3 districts; 78 communes

22°08′42″S 48°00′36″E / 22.14500°S 48.01000°E / -22.14500; 48.01000


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