Fandriana

Fandriana
Fandriana is located in Madagascar
Fandriana
Fandriana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°14′S 47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E / -20.233; 47.383
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictFandriana
Government
[1]
 • MayorGeorges Rajaonarisina
Area
[2]
 • Total
260.64 km2 (100.63 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
1,391 m (4,564 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
 • Total
29,232
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
308

Fandriana is an urban commune in Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. It has a population of 29,232 inhabitants (2018).

The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.[4]

Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 45% and 35% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 5% and 15% of the population, respectively.[4]

The town is located at 41 km National Road 41 from Ambositra.

Rivers

The Fisakana.

Churches

One catholic church and two churches of the FLM - Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy (Malagasy Lutheran Church)[5]

Museums

The Rafiliposaona Museum.

References

  1. ^ Flyer of the Commune Fandriana
  2. ^ Mairie Fandriana
  3. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  4. ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  5. ^ Flyer of the Commune Fandriana

20°14′S 47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E / -20.233; 47.383


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