Fiadanana, Fandriana

For other municipalities with the same name, see: Fiadanana (disambiguation)

Fiadanana
Fiadanana is located in Madagascar
Fiadanana
Fiadanana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°20′S 47°26′E / 20.333°S 47.433°E / -20.333; 47.433
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictFandriana
Elevation
[1]
1,427 m (4,682 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total
14,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.

20°20′S 47°26′E / 20.333°S 47.433°E / -20.333; 47.433


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