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Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar – Madagascar Flag

Current Date And Time In Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
00:23:58 EAT
Capital: Farafangana
Currency: Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Area: 18,863.00 km²

States Near To Atsimo-Atsinanana


Find states and regions closest to Atsimo-Atsinanana in Madagascar with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Madagascar and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Madagascar

📍 Atsimo-Atsinanana Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Atsimo-Atsinanana from our regional database:

Capital CityFarafangana
Total Population
Land Area18,863 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude-22.819° N
Center Longitude47.83° E
Average Elevation
UTC Time Zone+03:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Melaky Melaky46 mi75 km40 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Vatovavy Region Vatovavy Region104 mi167 km90 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Fitovinany Region Fitovinany Region104 mi167 km90 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Vakinankaratra Vakinankaratra104 mi167 km90 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Itasy Itasy104 mi167 km90 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ihorombe Ihorombe112 mi181 km97 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Sofia Sofia127 mi205 km110 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Anosy Anosy136 mi219 km118 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Upper Matsiatra Upper Matsiatra143 mi230 km124 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Amoron'i Mania Amoron'i Mania163 mi262 km141 nm
North-northwest (NNW)

Countries Near To Atsimo-Atsinanana


Explore countries nearest to Atsimo-Atsinanana by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Atsimo-Atsinanana supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte426 mi685 km370 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros545 mi878 km474 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Reunion Reunion586 mi943 km509 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Mauritius Mauritius704 mi1,133 km611 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique742 mi1,194 km644 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Atsimo-Atsinanana. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Atsimo-Atsinanana (You)Madagascar18,863
MelakyMadagascar1,240,54538,85265.80
VakinankaratraMadagascar1,735,06316,599200.60
ItasyMadagascar968,3046,993121.90
IhorombeMadagascar26,391
SofiaMadagascar505,62950,10019.20
AnosyMadagascar977,87325,73138.00
Upper MatsiatraMadagascar21,080
Amoron'i ManiaMadagascar1,007,56816,14162.40
AndroyMadagascar1,091,49721,93056.50
BoenyMadagascar2,506,09931,046151.00

🏆 Madagascar State Rankings

How does Atsimo-Atsinanana rank within Madagascar? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Atsimo-Atsinanana appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Analamanga5,225,634
Boeny2,506,099
Bongolava2,173,910
Analanjirofo1,812,679
Betsiboka1,793,682
Vakinankaratra1,735,063
Alaotra Mangoro1,392,489
Diana1,356,748
Alaotra Mangoro1,255,514
Melaky1,240,545

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Atsimo-Andrefana66,236
Sofia50,100
Menabe46,121
Melaky38,852
Alaotra Mangoro31,948
Alaotra Mangoro31,948
Boeny31,046
Betsiboka30,025
Ihorombe26,391
Anosy25,731

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Analamanga298.80
Vakinankaratra200.60
Boeny151.00
Itasy121.90
Betsiboka81.80
Melaky65.80
Alaotra Mangoro63.50
Amoron'i Mania62.40
Androy56.50
Diana53.20
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Atsimo-Atsinanana is a state or region within Madagascar in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Atsimo-Atsinanana is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Atsimo-Atsinanana to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Atsimo-Atsinanana to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Madagascar — see Madagascar state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Atsimo-Atsinanana

This page also lists countries nearest to Atsimo-Atsinanana by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Madagascar page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Atsimo-Atsinanana using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Atsimo-Atsinanana.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Atsimo-Atsinanana to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Madagascar. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Atsimo-Atsinanana

How is the distance from Atsimo-Atsinanana to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Atsimo-Atsinanana map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Atsimo-Atsinanana mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Atsimo-Atsinanana to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Atsimo-Atsinanana in Madagascar?

See the States Near To Atsimo-Atsinanana table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Atsimo-Atsinanana below the states table, or compare all Madagascar states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Madagascar?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Madagascar state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.