Analamanga is a region in central Madagascar, containing the capital Antananarivo and its surrounding metropolitan area. The region has an area of , and had a population of 3,618,128 in 2018. Administrative divisions Analamanga Region is divided into eight districts, which are sub-divided into 137 communes. Ambohidratrimo District - 24 communes Andramasina District - 14 communes Anjozorobe District - 18 communes Ankazobe District - 15 communes Antananarivo-Atsimondrano District - 26 communes Antananarivo-Avaradrano District - 16 communes Antananarivo-Renivohitra District - 1 commune; the city of Antananarivo Manjakandriana District - 23 communes Geography The region extends mainly towards the north of the capital. It is bordered by Betsiboka to the north, Bongolava and Itasy to the west, Alaotra Mangoro to the east, and Vakinankaratra to the south. Rivers The main rivers are the Betsiboka River and the Ikopa River. Major lakes Lake Mantasoa (1375 ha) and Tsiazompaniry (2333 ha). Transport Roads The capital, Antananarivo is linked with several national roads: National Road 2 leads eastwards to Toamasina National Road 4 leads northwards to Mahajunga and Diego Suarez. National Road 7 leads southwards to Antsirabe and Fianarantsoa. National Road 1 leads westwards to Tsiroanomandidy and Maintirano. Railroads Two railroad lines exist, though there is no passenger transport: the line to Antsirabe (158 km), and the line to Toamasina (371km). Airport Antananarivo airport Protected Areas Anjozorobe-Angavo Reserve Ambohitantely Reserve. Sports COSPN Analamanga - basketball ASSM Elgeco Plus - football USJF Ravinala - football AS Saint Michel - football BTM Antananarivo - football COSFAP Antananarivo - football DSA Antananarivo - football, Malagasy champions 1998 Tana FC Formation - football See also Antananarivo Province References Monographie Region Analamanga External links Plan Régional de Développement, Région Analamanga with a presentation (in French). Regions of Madagascar