Toliara Province
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Coordinates: 22°45′S 44°15′E / 22.75°S 44.25°E
| Toliara | |
| Province | |
| Country | Madagascar |
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| Capital | Toliara |
| Area | 161,405 km2 (62,319 sq mi) |
| Population | 2,229,550 (2001) |
| Timezone | UTC+3 |
Toliara (formerly Toliary or Tuléar) is a former province of Madagascar with an area of 161,405 km². It had a population of 2,229,550 (July, 2001). Its capital was Toliara. Near Toliara is the "spiny forest".
Toliara Province bordered the following provinces:
- Mahajanga Province - north
- Antananarivo Province - northeast
- Fianarantsoa Province - east
[edit] Administrative divisions
Toliara Province was divided into four regions of Madagascar - Androy, Anosy, Atsimo Andrefana and Menabe. These four regions became the first-level administrative divisions when the provinces were abolished in 2009. They are sub-divided into 21 districts:
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