Fanjakana, Fianarantsoa II

Fanjakana
Fanjakana

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E / -21.183; 46.883
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

  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: 21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E / -21.183; 46.883


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