Diana Region
Diana Region | |
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Region | |
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Shield | |
Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 12°16′12″S 49°16′48″E / 12.27000°S 49.28000°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Capital | Antsiranana |
| Government | |
| • Gouvenor | Taciano Rakotomanga |
| Area | |
• Total | 19,266 km2 (7,439 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 889,736 |
| • Density | 46.182/km2 (119.61/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.597 medium · 2nd of 22 |
Diana is a region in Madagascar at the northern part of the island. It borders the regions of Sava to the southeast and Sofia to the southwest. It covers an area of 19,266 km2, and had a population of 889,736 in 2018. The regional capital is Antsiranana (previously known as Diego Suarez).