Fiadanana, Nosy Varika

Fiadanana
Fiadanana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 20°26′S 48°23′E / 20.433°S 48.383°E / -20.433; 48.383
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Nosy Varika
Elevation[1] 122 m (400 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 21,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fiadanana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Nosy Varika, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 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 coffee, while other important products are pepper and rice. Services provide employment for 5% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 20°26′S 48°23′E / 20.433°S 48.383°E / -20.433; 48.383


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