Vatovavy
Vatovavy is the 23rd region of Madagascar. Its capital is Mananjary. It was created by dividing the former region of Vatovavy-Fitovinany on 16.06.2021.[3]
Vatovavy | |
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Region | |
 Mananjary | |
 Location in Madagascar | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Creation | 16.06.2021 |
| Capital | Mananjary |
| Government | |
| • Gouverneur | Lucien Randriarison |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
| • Total | 705,675 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
In 2022 Cyclone Batsirai made landfall at Mananjary, leaving the city destroyed by 90%.[4]
Administrative divisions
Vatovavy Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 58 communes.
- Ifanadiana District - 14 communes
- Mananjary District - 25 communes
- Nosy Varika District - 19 communes
Transportation
- Train - 180 km (from Fianarantsoa)
- Car Taxi-Brousse
- One airport: Mananjary Airport
Protected areas
- Part of Ranomafana National Park
References
- midi-madagasikara.mg
- "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.
- Découpage Territorial - L'Express.mg
- l'Express de Madagascar
Capital: Mananjary | |
| Ifanadiana (14) -312 | |
| Mananjary (25) - 317 |
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| Nosy Varika (19) - 319 |
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3 districts; 58 communes | |
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