Fitovinany | |
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Region | |
Country | Madagascar |
Capital | Manakara |
Government | |
• Gouveneur | Lucien Laurel Razafitsotra |
Area | |
• Total | 19,605 km2 (7,570 sq mi) |
Population (2018)
[2] | |
• Total | 730,207 |
• Density | 37/km2 (96/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC3 ( EAT) |
Fitovinany is a region located in southeast Madagascar. Its capital is Manakara. It is inhabited by the Antemoro people.
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).
Fitovinany Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 76 communes.
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]
The National Road 12 from Irondro (intersection with RN 25) over Manakara to Vangaindrano.
22°08′42″S 48°00′36″E / 22.14500°S 48.01000°E