Firavahana
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| Firavahana | |
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  Firavahana | |
| Coordinates: 18°38′S 46°52′E / 18.633°S 46.867°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Fenoarivobe |
| Elevation[1] | 1,238 m (4,062 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Firavahana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenoarivobe, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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Coordinates: 18°38′S 46°52′E / 18.633°S 46.867°E
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