Vavatenina District is a district of northeast Madagascar. It is part of the Analanjirofo Region. The district has an area of 2,671 km2 (1,031 sq mi), and the estimated population in 2020 was 202,529.[2]
Vavatenina District | |
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  Vavatenina District Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°31′S 48°57′E / 17.517°S 48.950°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Vavatenina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,926 km2 (1,130 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 202,529 |
| • Density | 69/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 518 |
Communes
The district is further divided into 11 communes:
Rivers
The main river is the Maningory River.
Roads
The capital of the district, Vavatenina is situated at 45 km from Fénérive-Est, by the National Road 5 and National Road 22.[3]
Economy
The region is one of the most important clove growing areas of Madagascar.