Fidirana

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Fidirana
Fidirana (Madagascar)
Fidirana
Fidirana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°30′S 46°34′E / -19.5, 46.567
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Betafo
Elevation [1] 1,115 m (3,658 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 25,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fidirana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 50% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and maize.[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 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°30′S 46°34′E / -19.5, 46.567