Fitovinany

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

Fitovinany
Region
Location in Madagascar
Location in Madagascar
Country Madagascar
CapitalManakara
Government
 • GouveneurLucien Laurel Razafitsotra
Area
[1]
 • Total19,605 km2 (7,570 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total730,207
 • Density37/km2 (96/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

It formerly belonged to the region Vatovavy-Fitovinany that was split on 16 June 2021 to become the regions Vatovavy and Fitovinany.[3]

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 ressources. [4]

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

22°08′42″S 48°00′36″E



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