Fitovinany
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Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. | |
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Region | |
| Nickname: Jack G | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Capital | Manakara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19,605 km2 (7,570 sq mi) |
| Population (2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,454,863 |
| • Density | 74/km2 (190/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Vatovavy-Fitovinany is a region located in southeast Madagascar.
- Capital: Manakara
- Chief: Georget Mandehatsara (since March 2012)
- Dialectical: Antemoro
- Transportation mean:
- Train (from Fianarantsoa)
- Car Taxi-Brousse
- Plane
- Manakara port is only used for product shipment and transit (Lychee, coffee, ...)
The region extends along the southern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered by Atsinanana (North), Amoron'i Mania and Haute Matsiatra (West) and Atsimo-Atsinanana (South).
Administrative divisions
Vatovavy-Fitovinany region is divided into six districts, which are sub-divided into 122 communes.
- Ifanadiana District
- Ikongo District
- Manakara District
- Mananjary District
- Nosy Varika District
- Vohipeno District
Protected areas
- Part of Ranomafana National Park
References
- ^ a b 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.
22°08′42″S 48°00′36″E / 22.14500°S 48.01000°E
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