Fiadanana, Ambohimahasoa

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

Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
20°52′S 47°11′E / 20.867°S 47.183°E / -20.867; 47.183Country MadagascarRegionHaute MatsiatraDistrictAmbohimahasoaElevation1,414 m (4,639 ft)Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total16,000Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Fiadanana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of the Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. 99% of the population of the commune is made of farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are fruits and beans. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-01.
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Madagascar Communes in the Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305Fianarantsoa (1) - 301Ikalamavony (8) - 314Isandra (13) - 314Lalangina (13) - 303Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

20°52′S 47°11′E / 20.867°S 47.183°E / -20.867; 47.183


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