Fenomby

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Fenomby
Fenomby (Madagascar)
Fenomby
Fenomby
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°46′S 47°47′E / -21.767, 47.783
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Manakara
Elevation [1] 172 m (564 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fenomby is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manakara, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99.5% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.5% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°46′S 47°47′E / -21.767, 47.783