Fiadanana, Ambohimahasoa

Fiadanana
Fiadanana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°52′S 47°11′E / 20.867°S 47.183°E / -20.867; 47.183
Country  Madagascar
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Ambohimahasoa
Elevation[1] 1,414 m (4,639 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 16,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fiadanana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are fruits and beans. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 20°52′S 47°11′E / 20.867°S 47.183°E / -20.867; 47.183


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