Atsinanana Region | |
|---|---|
Region | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Capital | Toamasina |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Richard Rafidison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21,934 km2 (8,469 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[3] | |
| • Total | 1,484,403 |
| • Density | 68/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.541[4] low · 5th of 22 |
Atsinanana is a coastal region in eastern Madagascar. It borders Analanjirofo region in the north, Alaotra-Mangoro in the west, Vakinankaratra and Amoron'i Mania in the southwest, and Vatovavy in the south. The region contains over 285km of coastline, which includes many beaches and cultural heritage sites.[5]
Atsinanana is known for its fish breeding and fishing near its ports, ore claims and mining activity, as well as its agriculture.[5]
The capital of the region is Toamasina, and the population was 1,484,403 in 2018. The area of Atsinanana is 21,934 km2 (8,469 sq mi), almost exactly the same as its neighbor, Analanjirofo.[3]
The current governor of Atsinanana is Richard Théodore Rafidison.
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