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).
Administrative divisions
Fitovinany Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 76 communes.
- Ikongo District - 17 communes
- Manakara-Atsimo District - 42 communes
- Vohipeno District - 17 communes
Economy
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]
Transportation
- Manakara is the end station of the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est Railway.
- Car, Taxi-Brousse
- One airport and one seaport:
- Manakara Airport
- Manakara seaport is only used for transshipments and transit (Lychee, coffee, ...)
Roads
The National Road 12 from Irondro (intersection with RN 25) over Manakara to Vangaindrano.
Protected areas
- Part of Fandriana-Vondrozo Corridor
- Part of Marolambo National Park
- Part of Ranomafana National Park (Vatovavy)
- Midongy Atsimo National Park 90 km from Vangaindrano
- Manombo Reserve, halfway between Vangaindrano and Farafangana
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Troisieme Recensement General de la Population et de L'Habitation (RGPH-3) Resultats Provisoires" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique Madagascar. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 18, 2020. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ Découpage Territorial - L'Express.mg
- ^ Region Fitovinany
Capital: Manakara | ||
| Ikongo (17) - 310 |  | |
| Manakara (42) - 316 |
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| Vohipeno (19) - 321 | ||
3 districts; 78 communes | ||
22°08′42″S 48°00′36″E / 22.14500°S 48.01000°E
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