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Region in Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atsimo-Atsinanana (South East) is a region in Madagascar. Its capital is Farafangana. The region used to be part of the Fianarantsoa Province.
Atsimo-Atsinanana Region | |
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Region | |
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![]() Location in Madagascar | |
Country | ![]() |
Capital | Farafangana |
Government | |
• Gouvenor | Justin Mahafaky |
Area | |
• Total | 18,863 km2 (7,283 sq mi) |
Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 1,026,674 |
• Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
HDI (2018) | 0.418[3] low · 21st of 22 |
The region extends along the southern part of the east coast of Madagascar. It is bordered by Fitovinany and Haute Matsiatra (North), Ihorombe (West) and Anosy (South).
The population was 1,026,674 in 2018.[2] It is among the poorest regions in the country, with a poverty rate of 83.9% according to a 2005 government report.[4]
Atsimo-Atsinanana Region is divided into five districts, which are sub-divided into 90 communes.[5]
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