Fandriana

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).

Fandriana
Fandriana is located in Madagascar
Fandriana
Fandriana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°14′S 47°23′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAmoron'i Mania
DistrictFandriana
Government
[1]
 • MayorGeorges Rajaonarisina
Area
[2]
 • Total260.64 km2 (100.63 sq mi)
Elevation
[3]
1,391 m (4,564 ft)
Population
 (2018)Census
 • Total29,232
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
308

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. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
  5. Flyer of the Commune Fandriana

20°14′S 47°23′E


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