Ambatosoa
Ambatosoa | |
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The waterfront at Maroantsetra, the capital of Ambatosoa | |
Location of Ambatosoa in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°00′S 49°30′E / 16°S 49.5°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Inaugurated | 26 July 2025 |
| Capital | Maroantsetra |
| Government | |
| • Prefect | Rabefenara Louis Velombity |
| Area | |
• Total | 11,196 km2 (4,323 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 census) | |
• Total | 491,077 |
| • Density | 43.862/km2 (113.60/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Ambatosoa is a region in northeastern Madagascar. It was created in 2023 from the northern part of Analanjirofo, and the region was inaugurated on 26 July 2025. Its capital is Maroantsetra. Its name means "pleasant rock" in Malagasy, a reference to the region's rich mineral resources.