Haute Matsiatra
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 1,447,296 in 2018. The area is 21,080 km2 (8,139 sq mi).[2]
Haute Matsiatra Region | |
|---|---|
Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  |
| Capital | Fianarantsoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21,080 km2 (8,140 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,447,296 |
| • Density | 53.5/km2 (139/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.516[3] low · 12th of 22 |
Liddicoatite, a tourmaline from Ambohimahasoa District. Size: 5.8 x 4.7 x 0.4 cm., polished slice.
Administrative divisions
Haute Matsiatra region is divided into seven districts, which are sub-divided into 76 communes.
- Ambalavao District
- Ambohimahasoa District
- Fianarantsoa District
- Ikalamavony District
- Isandra District
- Lalangina District
- Vohibato District
Transport
Airports
- Ambalavao Airport
- Fianarantsoa Airport
Protected areas
- Part of Fandriana-Vondrozo Corridor
- Andringitra National Park
- Part of Ranomafana National Park
See also
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. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2018-09-13.
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