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Madagascar Provinces and Regions 

Regions: Alaotra Mangoro - Ambatosoa - Amoron'i Mania - Analamanga - Analanjirofo - Anosy - Androy - Atsimo Andrefana - Atsimo Atsinanana - Atsinanana - Betsiboka - Boeny - Bongolava - Diana - Fitovinany - Ihorombe - Itasy - Mananjary - Matsiatra Amboni - Melaky - Menabe - Sava - Sofia - Vakinankaratra - Vatovavy - Former Provinces: Antananarivo - Antsiranana - Fianarantsoa - Mahajanga - Toamasina - Toliara - Former Region: Vatovavy- Fitovinany -

Note: The governors in opposition were appointees of rival president Marc Ravalomanana; they and their successors are styled "presidents of the special delegation."  Dates are given for the anti-Ravalomana governors who declared ambiguous secession from the Ravalomanana controlled central government, these declarations were not nationally or internationally recognized. Effective 3 Sep 2004, 22 regions (faritra) were created. The six provinces were abolished as such in 2007, but remain as "administrative circumscriptions."

Antananarivo

[Antananarivo flag (Madagascar)]

Governor
12 Jun 2001 - 28 Feb 2002  Pascal Rakotomavo                  (b. 1934 - d. 2010)
Military governor
28 Feb 2002 - 27 Mar 2002  Léon-Claude Raveloarison 
Presidents of the Special Delegation
22 Mar 2002 - 11 Jul 2004  Ferdinand Razakarimanana           (b. 1945)
                             (in opposition to 27 Mar 2002)
11 Jul 2004 - 2007         François Emile Rakotomalala 

Regions

Analamanga

[Analamanga region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005  Noël Nirina Raharijaona
15 Mar 2005 - 10 Jan 2008  Pierre Manganirina Randrianarisoa  (b. 1956)
10 Jan 2008 - 2009         Fidy Ratsimbazafy                  (b. 1970?)
2009                       Njara Andrianjoky (acting)
2009 - 14 Dec 2015         Mananjara Randriambololona
                             (acting to Jul 2010)
14 Dec 2015 - Mar 2019     Rakotonanahary Tiarainiaina
                             Ndratonomena   
Mar 2019 -  1 Oct 2019     Vincent Ravomanana (acting)
Governor
 1 Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025  Hery Rasoamaromaka Herilalaniaina
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025  Andry Fenomanana Randrianandrasana
                             (acting)
22 Dec 2025 -              Clémence Raharinirina (f) (acting)

Bongolava

[Bongolava region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 2009         Jean-Claude Rabarijaona
2009 - 2015                Vorisoa Hajanirina Tafita      
2015 - Mar 2019            Heriniaina Angelo Rakotonindrina
Mar 2019 - Aug 2020        Mamy Auguste Andrianirina (acting)
Governors
Aug 2020 - May 2024        Joseph Ramiaramanana
May 2024 -  2 Dec 2025     Haja Hantenaina Placide Ramamonjisoa
                             (acting)
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 25 Mar 2026  Rojo Razafimahatratra (f) (acting)
25 Mar 2026 -              Faratiana Manampisoa Safeno (f)
                             (acting)

Itasy

[Itasy region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 2009         Hubert Henri Rakotondrazaka
2009 - Aug 2013            Solomanoro Andriamalalavonjy
Aug 2013 - 2015            Francis Odilon Rasoanaivo
2015 - Mar 2019            Amédée Mamy Harisolo
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        Harivola Rabemiarana (f) (acting)
Governors
Oct 2019 - Jul 2024        Solofonirina Maherizo Andriamanana
Jul 2024 -  2 Dec 2025     Louis Robson Rakotomalala (acting)
Chief of region
 2 Dec 2025 -              Rakotoroalahy Domoina Harilala Isa
                             Rakotoarimanana (f) (acting)

Vakinankaratra

[Vakinankaratra region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 2008         Lantoniaina Nirina Harintsoa
                             Rabenantoandro
Jun 2008 - 2009            Étienne Randimbiharimanana
2009 - Aug 2013            Paul Razanakolona Andriamasitera
Aug 2013 - 2015            Samuel Bertin Andriamasimanana
2015 - Mar 2019            Mandrindra Albert Andrianjanaka
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020        Thimoté Rakotomahandry (acting)    (b. 1964?)
Governor
Feb 2020 -  2 Dec 2025     Vy Vato Rakotomaditra Rakotovao
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025  Harinarivo Ida Jacqueline
                             Rakotonirina (f) (acting)
22 Dec 2025 -              Nathalie Ravaonirina (f) (acting)


Antsiranana

30 Apr 2002 -  6 May 2002  Independence proclaimed within the "confederation of Madagascar"
                             (not recognized).

Governor
13 Jun 2001 -  1 Jul 2002  Jean-Robert Gara                   (b. 1957)
                             (head of state 30 Apr - 6 May 2002)
Presidents of the Special Delegation
22 Mar 2002 - 30 Jan 2003  Pascal Jaosoa                      (b. 1959)
                             (in opposition to 13 Jul 2002)
30 Jan 2003 - Jul 2004     Grégoire Arson Indray
Jul 2004 - Jan 2007        Jacky Mahafaly Tsiandopy           (b. 1952?)
 Feb 2007 - 2007            Abdoul Fatah (interim)

Regions

Diana

[Diana region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Aug 2006     Jérôme Christophe Nosy Harinony
 Aug 2006 - May 2007        Raymond
May 2007 - Feb 2009        Anjara Manantsara (f)
Feb 2009 - Apr 2009        Hassan Aly
Apr 2009 - 30 May 2009     Jean de Dieu Raveloson (acting)
30 May 2009 - 20 Nov 2013  Romuald Bezara
20 Nov 2013 - 22 May 2015  Maevalaza
22 May 2015 - 13 May 2016  Michel Antilahy Martial
13 May 2016 - Mar 2019     Eddie Jean Aimé Tongazara
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020        Malaza Ramanamahafahay (acting)
Governors
Jul 2020 - Feb 2023        Daodo Arona Marisiky
Feb 2023 -  2 Dec 2025     Taciano Rakotomanga
Chief of region
 2 Dec 2025 -              Jafimanjo (acting)

Sava

[Sava region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Feb 2007     Paulin
 Feb 2007 - Jan 2008        Moana Essa Raseta (f)              (b. 1960)
Jan 2008 - 2009            Narcisse Benaivo Andrianaly
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         Abdillah
20 Nov 2013 - 2015         Lucien Mananjara
2015 - Mar 2019            Faustin Velomaro
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        Samuel Sabotsy (acting)
Governors
17 Oct 2019 - Mar 2022     Justin Tokely                      (b. 1974)  
Mar 2022 - 30 Aug 2023     Eliahevitra Randrianasolo (interim)
30 Aug 2023 -  2 Dec 2025  Teddy Gervais Seramila
Chief of region
 2 Dec 2025 -              Rasoarimalala Maéa
                             Randrianatoandro (f) (acting)


Fianarantsoa

Governor
15 Jun 2001 - 20 Apr 2002  Emilson                            (b. 1952)
Presidents of the Special Delegation
22 Mar 2002 -  4 Feb 2003  Pety Rakotoniaina                  (b. 1959)
                            (in opposition to 20 Apr 2002)
 4 Feb 2003 - 11 May 2005  Ravelomanga Randrianarivo
11 May 2005 - 2007         Fidy Mpanjato Rakotonarivo

Regions

Amoron'i Mania

[Amoron'i Mania region (Madagasar)]

Chiefs of region
  3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005  Rakotonirina Operman
15 Mar 2005 -  6 Jun 2009  René Rasolofoarimanana             (b. 1961)
 6 Jun 2009 - 12 Aug 2013  Eugène Josoa Maminirina
12 Aug 2013 - 2015         Joseph Razafimaro
2015 - Mar 2019            Tsimihonoraibe Rakotomanankiafarana
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020        Hajanarivo Laza Fanantenana
                             Herinjakatahina (acting)
Governors
Nov 2020 - Feb 2023        Aline Mamiarisoa (f)
Feb 2023 -  2 Dec 2025     Haingo Elisette Fomendraza (f)
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 25 Mar 2026  Andriafara Manatanjona Rakotozafy
                             (acting)
25 Mar 2026 -              Hariliva Rakotomalala (acting)

Atsimo-Atsinanana

[Atsimo Atsinanana region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007     Christian Razanabahiny-Marojama
Mar 2007 - 2009            Jhonson Andrianahy
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         Belone Namany
20 Nov 2013 - 2015         David Ranaivoson
2015 - Mar 2019            Theodoret
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        Mampody Ramanana (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025     Justin Mahafaky
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026  Stephan Gabriel Tangidy
                           Ravelonambinintsoa (acting)
31 Mar 2026 -              Volatiana Pauline Randrianasolo (f)
                            (acting)

Fitovinany

[Fitovinany region (Madagascar)]

 7 Oct 2021                Fitovinany region, split from Vatovavy Fitovinany.

Governor
 7 Oct 2021 -  2 Dec 2025  Lucien Laurel Razafitsotra
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 -  3 Mar 2026  Edmond Jean (acting)
 3 Mar 2026 -              Jean Brunelle Razafintsiandraofa
                             (acting)

Matsiatra Amboni (Haute Matsiatra)

[Matsiatra Amboni region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2008     Hanta Rabetaliana (f)              (b. 1963)
Jan 2008 - 2009            Jean de la Croix Rabemanana
2009 - Mar 2015            Benjamin Raharison
Mar 2015 - 11 Dec 2015     Riana Andriamandavy VII
11 Dec 2015 - Mar 2019     Herizo Randrianasolo
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        Jorlin Zaielle Lalaonirina (f)
                             (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025     Lova Narivelo Razafindrafito
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 25 Mar 2026  Gorlin Zaielle Lalaonirina (f)
                             (acting)
25 Mar 2026 -              Pierre Raymond Raherinjanahary
                             (acting)

Ihorombe

[Ihorombe region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005  Gabriel Rakotomaharo
15 Mar 2005 - Feb 2007     Moana Essa Raseta (f)              (b. 1960)
Feb 2007 - 2009            Richard Daniel
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         Louis Joseph Rakotoarimavo
20 Nov 2013 - Nov 2015     Jeannot Reribake
Nov 2015 - Mar 2019        Ferdinand Mosa
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020        Nomenjanahary Fanambinantsoa
                           Solofo Rakotomalala (acting)
Governors
Nov 2020 - Feb 2023        Tafita Sareine Nomenjanahary (f)
Feb 2023 - Apr 2024        Clarisse Eugénie Ramananjarasoa (f)
Apr 2024 -  2 Dec 2025     Annie Franckline Rakotondrasoa (f)
                             (acting)
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025  Mampody Ramanana (acting)
22 Dec 2025 -              Tsiverihasy Tiary Ramilavonjy
                             (acting)

Vatovavy Fitovinany

 7 Oct 2021                Vatovavy Fitovinany region split into Vatovavy and Fitovinany.

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007     Bernard Koto
Mar 2007 - 2009            Philibert Andriatsimanirinarivo
2009 - 28 Mar 2012         Martial Rakamisilahy
28 Mar 2012 - 20 Nov 2013  Georget Mandehatsara
20 Nov 2013 - 2015         Jean-Félix Randriamarolo
2015 - Mar 2019            Rémi Vincent Andrianjaka
Mar 2019 - Feb 2020        Fridolin Caleb (acting)
Governor
Feb 2020 -  7 Oct 2021     Lucien Laurel Razafitsotra

Vatovavy

[Vatovavy region (Madagascar)]

 7 Oct 2021                Vatovavy region, separated from Vatovavy Fitovinany.

Governors
 7 Oct 2021 - May 2024     Maurice Lucien Randriadrison
May 2024 -  2 Dec 2025     Gilbert Ramanana (acting)
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026  Raymond Rakoto (acting)
31 Mar 2026 -              Elys Karena Hanitriniaina (f)
                             (acting)


Mahajanga

 3 May 2002 - 13 Jun 2002  Independence proclaimed (not recognized). 

Governor
14 Jun 2001 - 13 Jun 2002  Étienne Hilaire Razafindehibe      (b. 1946)
Presidents of the Special Delegation
22 Mar 2002 - 30 Jan 2003  Pierre Tsiranana                   (b. 1951)
                             (in opposition to 15 Jun 2002)
30 Jan 2003 - 2007         Vincent Toto

Regions

Betsiboka

[Betsiboka region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Feb 2008     Jeannot Fernand
Feb 2008 - 2009            Iony Tiana Hombinintsoa Rakotomalala
2009 - 14 Aug 2013         Jean-Louis Ratsimbazafy
14 Aug 2013 - Dec 2015     Jean-Roger Randrianjafinindrina
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019        Herimalala Razafipiera
Mar 2019 - Oct 2021        Ravelomanantsoa (acting)
Governors
Oct 2021 - Jul 2024        Jean Roger Randrianjafinindrina
Jul 2024 -  2 Dec 2025     Gilbert Rakotondramiarana (acting)
Chief of region
 2 Dec 2025 -              Tombozara (acting)

Boeny

[Boeny region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Jul 2007     Max Olivier Andriananja Rakotomalala
Jul 2007 - 2009            Guy Arvely Dolsain
2009 - Aug 2013            Jean-Christophe Noël Rasoloniaina
Aug 2013 - Mar 2019        Ahamad Jaffar Said
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020        Vanombe Clavelah Bazezy (acting)
Governor
Jul 2020 -  2 Dec 2025     Mokhtar Andriatomanga
Chief of region
 2 Dec 2025 -              Faly Miadana Ravoavy Andrianimanana
                             (acting)

Melaky

[Melaky region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Feb 2007     Jonah Justin Pikulas
Feb 2007 - 2009            Tiana Aljaona
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         Tatahafa Lahimandakotsifolaky
20 Nov 2013 - 2015         Mitovisoa Vohason
2015 - Mar 2019            Guy Arvely Dolsain
Mar 2019 - Nov 2020        Jean-Baptiste Rasolofonirina
                             (acting)
Governor
Nov 2020 -  2 Dec 2025     Patrick Nerarivony Ratsitohara
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026  Charles Désiré Ralaivao (acting)
31 Mar 2026 -              Jonah Justin Pikulas (acting)

Sofia

[Sofia region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005  Louise Odette Rahaingosoa (f)      (b. 1953)
15 Mar 2005 - Jan 2008     Richardin Redeck Rafaralahy        (b. 1962)
Jan 2008 - 2009            André Randriamanesy
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         Manambina
20 Nov 2013 - May 2015     Elliot Serge
May 2015 - Mar 2019        Ernest Tohanaina Zaranaina
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        René (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025     René Lylison
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025  Léon Fulgence (acting)
22 Dec 2025 -              Irénée Djaosera (acting)


Toamasina

 1 May 2002 -  5 Jul 2002  Independence declared (not recognized). 

Governor
18 Jun 2001 -  5 Jul 2002  Samuel Lahady                      (b. 1931)
                            (from 1 May 2002, self-styled "head of state")
Presidents of the Special Delegation
22 Mar 2002 - 10 Jul 2002  Victor Sikonina (in opposition)
10 Jul 2002 - Oct 2005     Émile Tsizaraina                   (b. 1945)
Oct 2005 - 2007            Pily Gilbain

Regions

Alaotra Mangoro

[Alaotra Mangoro region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 2009         David Alexandre Robinson
2009 -  8 May 2015         Richard Ramandehamanana
 8 May 2015 - 2015         Jean Yves Ranaivonirina
2015 -  3 Dec 2016         Honoré Raminoarison
 3 Dec 2016 - Mar 2019     Désiré Ranarisoa
Mar 2019 - 11 Oct 2019     Andriamahazaka Randriamandimbisolo
                             (acting)
Governors
11 Oct 2019 - 31 Aug 2022  Richard Ramandehamanana  
Feb 2023 -  2 Dec 2025     Guy Ramarosandratana
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026  Lanto Rasoloarinaivo Andriamamonjy
                             (acting)
11 Feb 2026 -              Elire Joseph Rabemananjara (acting)

Analanjirofo

[Analanjirofo region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007     Hermann Razafindravelo
Feb 2007 - Jan 2008        Paulin
Feb 2008 - 2009            Aimé Gilbert Tarehy
2009 - Aug 2013            Michel Saina                       (b. 1958? - d. 2016)
Aug 2013 - 2015            Sylvestre José Mathias
                             Ramaromihisa
2015 - Dec 2015            Benoît Malo
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019        Jacques Ramaroson
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020        Honoré Paul Tsaramandihy (acting)
Governor
Jul 2020 -  2 Dec 2025     Marcellin Randriamanantena
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026  Marie Ange Bemanana (f) (acting)
11 Feb 2026 -              Arnaud Tody (acting)

Atsinanana

[Atsinanana region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005  Barnest Andriamiarantsoa
15 Mar 2005 - 2009         Julien Andriamorasata
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         Alain Mahavimbina
20 Nov 2013 - Mar 2019     Michel Talata
Mar 2019 - Mar 2020        Gabriel Andriantsiferana
                             Randriamangamalala (acting)
Governors
Mar 2020 - Apr 2024        Richard Théodore Rafidison
                             (1st time)
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024        Gervais Bemahefa (acting)
Jul 2024 -  2 Dec 2025     Richard Théodore Rafidison
                             (2nd time)
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 11 Feb 2026  Rosette Ranasimanana (f)
                             (acting)
11 Feb 2026 -              Jean Jugus Razafiarison (acting)

Ambatosoa

[Ambatosoa region (Madagascar)]

26 Jul 2025                Ambatosoa region split from Analanjirofo.

Chief of region
 26 Jul 2025 -              Louis Velombita Rabefenara


Toliara

 2 May 2002 - 14 Jun 2002  Independence declared (not recognized). 

Governor
19 Jun 2001 - 14 Jun 2002  Jean de Dieu Maharante             (b. 1956)
Presidents of the Special Delegation
22 Mar 2002 -  1 Feb 2003  Thierry Raveloson                  (b. 1963)
                             (in opposition to 17 Jun 2002)
 1 Feb 2003 - 28 Jan 2004  Soja 
28 Jan 2004 - 24 Jan 2006  Martin Mory Maur
24 Jan 2006 - 2007         Roland Randriamampionona

Regions

Androy

[Androy region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - 15 Mar 2005  Solofo Rodolphe Rajaonarivel
15 Mar 2005 - Jan 2007     Luc Loyola Bréchard                (b. 1961)
Mar 2007 - 2009            Andrien Hatrifenjanahary
2009 - 23 Apr 2010         Damy
23 Apr 2010 - May 2016     Fiandraza
May 2016 - Mar 2019        Michael Randrianirina              (b. 1974?)
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        Jacob Tsilavondahy (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025     Lahimaro Tsimandilatse Soja
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025  Germain Rasolondraibe (acting)
22 Dec 2025 -              Djiby Jean Berthinot Raharijaona
                             (acting)

Anosy

[Anosyregion (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Jan 2007     Harifidy Janset Alin Ramilison
 Feb 2007 - Jan 2008        Gabriel Tiaro
Jan 2008 - 2009            Roland Randriamampionona
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         Guillaume Venance Randriatefiarison
20 Nov 2013 - Apr 2015     Fanomezana Israël Rahovelson
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015        Luc Loyola Bréchard                (b. 1961)
Dec 2015 - Mar 2019        Tanjaniaina Julio Pierrot
                             Razafindramaro
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        Célestin Emmanuel Randrianambinina
                             (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025     Jerry Hatrefindrazana              (b. 1976?)
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2025  Louis Sabbatin Rabenandriamanitra
                             (acting)
22 Dec 2025 -              Bertrand Randriamanarivo (acting)

Atsimo Andrefana

[Atsimo Andrefana region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - May 2007     Avison André Tsitohery
May 2007 - 2009            Samoëline Raheliarisoa (f)
2009 - 20 Nov 2013         François Benarivo
20 Nov 2013 -  8 May 2015  Robert
 8 May 2015 - 2015         Marcellin Zafitasondry
2015 - Mar 2019            Jules Rabe
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019        Arson Théodolin Lydore Adoré
                             Solondraza (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025     Andriantsitohaina Ranëlson Edaily
                             Tovondrainy
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 -  3 Mar 2026  Tahiriniaina Judith Ranandrolahy
                             (acting)
 3 Mar 2026 -              Olivier Miandrisoa (acting)

Menabe

[Menabe region (Madagascar)]

Chiefs of region
 3 Sep 2004 - Aug 2007     Rakoto Jasmin Daniel
Aug 2007 - 2009            Mamy Elysé Andriamasiarison
2009 - Aug 2013            Faharo Ratsimbalison               (b. 1945)
Aug 2013 -  6 Mar 2019     Romain Gilbert
 6 Mar 2019 - Oct 2019     Jérôme Sabire (acting)
Governor
Oct 2019 -  2 Dec 2025     Serge Lucky Randriantsoa
Chiefs of region
 2 Dec 2025 -  3 Mar 2026  Andriatiana Duval Solofomalala
                             (acting)
 3 Mar 2026 -              Philippe Aunezifort (acting)






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