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.
- Antanambao Manampotsy District (Antanambao Manampotsy)
- Brickaville District (Brickaville, Ampasimanolotra, Vohibinany)
- Mahanoro District (Mahanoro)
- Marolambo District (Marolambo)
- Toamasina District (Toamasina)
- Toamasina II District (Toamasina II)
- Vatomandry District (Vatomandry)
Protected areas
References
- 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
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