Fandrandava

Fandrandava
Fandrandava

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°31′S 47°15′E / 21.517°S 47.250°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation[1] 1,157 m (3,796 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fandrandava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 76.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 12% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°31′S 47°15′E / 21.517°S 47.250°E