Fanjakana, Fianarantsoa II
| Fanjakana | |
|---|---|
  Fanjakana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation[1] | 1,247 m (4,091 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Fanjakana 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 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% 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 2008-05-01.
Coordinates: 21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E