Fiadanana, Fandriana

Fiadanana
Fiadanana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°20′S 47°26′E / 20.333°S 47.433°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation[1] 1,427 m (4,682 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 14,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fiadanana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 14,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°20′S 47°26′E / 20.333°S 47.433°E