Vatovavy

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Vatovavy
Region
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Mananjary
Madagascar-Vatovavy Region.png
Location in Madagascar
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Creation16.06.2021
Capital Mananjary
Government
[1]
  Gouverneur Lucien Randriarison
Population
 (2018) [2]
  Total705,675
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

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]

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Administrative divisions

Vatovavy Region is divided into three districts, which are sub-divided into 58 communes.

Transportation

Protected areas

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References

  1. midi-madagasikara.mg
  2. "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.
  3. Découpage Territorial - L'Express.mg