Haute Matsiatra

Haute Matsiatra Region
Region

Location in Madagascar
Country  Madagascar
Capital Fianarantsoa
Area[1]
 • Total 21,080 km2 (8,140 sq mi)
Population (2014)[1]
 • Total 1,199,183
 • Density 53.5/km2 (139/sq mi)
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)
Liddicoatite, a tourmaline from Ambohimahasoa District. Size: 5.8 x 4.7 x 0.4 cm., polished slice.

Haute Matsiatra is a region in Madagascar. It borders Amoron'i Mania region in north, Vatovavy-Fitovinany in east, Ihorombe in south and Atsimo-Andrefana in west. The capital of the region is Fianarantsoa, and the population was estimated to be 1,131,700 in 2014. The area is 21,080 km2 (8,139 sq mi).[1]

Administrative divisions

Haute Matsiatra region is divided into seven districts, which are sub-divided into 76 communes.

Protected areas

See also

References

  1. 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: 21°27′00″S 47°05′13″E / 21.45°S 47.087°E / -21.45; 47.087


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