Ifanadiana

Ifanadiana
The Lycee of Ifanadiana
Ifanadiana Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°18′S 47°38′E
Country	Madagascar
Region	Vatovavy
District	Ifanadiana
Elevation [1]	466 m (1,529 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	15,681
Time zone	UTC3 (EAT)
postal code	312

Ifanadiana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of the region Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated 15,681 in 2018.

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 30% of the population.[2]

The town of Ifanandiana is situated alongside the National Road 25 that leads from Fianarantsoa to Mananjary.

References and notes

1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.

21°18′S 47°38′E