Fitovinany | |
|---|---|
Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Capital | Manakara |
| Government | |
| • Gouveneur | Lucien Laurel Razafitsotra |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 730,207 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Fitovinany is aregion located in southeastMadagascar. Its capital isManakara. It is inhabited by theAntemoro people. The region border is based on the historical region of Matatana orMatitana.
It formerly belonged to the regionVatovavy-Fitovinany that was split on 16 June 2021 to become the regionsVatovavy and Fitovinany.[2]
The region extends along the southern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered byVatovavy (North),Haute Matsiatra (West) andAtsimo-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 resources.[3]
TheNational Road 12 fromIrondro (intersection withRN 25) overManakara toVangaindrano.
22°08′42″S48°00′36″E / 22.14500°S 48.01000°E /-22.14500; 48.01000
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