What is "atsinanana"

Atsinanana is a region in eastern Madagascar. It borders Analanjirofo region in north, Alaotra-Mangoro in west, Vakinankaratra and Amoron'i Mania in southwest and Vatovavy-Fitovinany in south.

The capital of the region is Toamasina, and the population was estimated to be 1,305,132 in 2014. The area of Atsinanana is .