Haute Matsiatra (in Malagasy: Matsiatra Ambony) is a region in Madagascar. It borders Amoron'i Mania region in north, Vatovavy-Fitovinany in east, Ihorombe in south and Atsimo-Andrefana in west. The capital of the region is Fianarantsoa, and the population was 1,447,296 in 2018. The area is 21080 km2.

Economy

Matsiatra Ambony is the top wine producing region of Madagascar, with wineyards in Ambalavao, Famoriana and Isandra (district). In Sahambavy is found the only tea production of the country.

Administrative divisions

Haute Matsiatra Region is divided into seven districts, which are sub-divided into 84 communes.

Transport

Airports

Railways

The Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway has its endpoint in Fianarantsoa. It leads to the east coast and Manakara.

Roads

Rivers

The main river is the Matsiatra.

Protected areas