Analamanga
| Analamanga Region | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16,911 km2 (6,529 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 3,348,794 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Analamanga is a region in central Madagascar, containing the capital Antananarivo and its surrounding metropolitan area. The region has an area of 16,911 square kilometres (6,529 square miles), and had an estimated population of 3,348,794 in 2013.[1] The head of the region is Pierre Manganirina Randrianarisoa.
Geography
The region extends mainly towards the north of the capital. It is bordered by Betsiboka to the north, Bongolava and Itasy to the west, Alaotra Mangoro to the east, and Vakinankaratra to the south.
Administrative divisions
Analamanga region is divided into eight districts, which are sub-divided into 134 communes.
- Ambohidratrimo District
- Andramasina District
- Anjozorobe District
- Ankazobe District
- Antananarivo-Atsimondrano District
- Antananarivo-Avaradrano District
- Antananarivo-Renivohitra District (the city of Antananarivo, comprising a single commune)
- Manjakandriana District
Protected Area
See also
References
- ↑ Institut National de la Statistique, Madagascar.
External links
- Plan Régional de Développement, Région Analamanga with a presentation (in French).
Coordinates: 18°56′24″S 47°31′12″E / 18.94000°S 47.52000°E
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