Fandriana
Fandriana | |
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  Fandriana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°14′S 47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E / -20.233; 47.383 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Amoron'i Mania |
| District | Fandriana |
| Government [1] | |
| • Mayor | Georges 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 zone | UTC3 (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
- ^ Flyer of the Commune Fandriana
- ^ Mairie Fandriana
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
- ^ Flyer of the Commune Fandriana
Capital: Ambositra | ||
| Ambatofinandrahana (9) - 304 |  | |
| Ambositra (21) - 306 |
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| Fandriana (13) - 308 | ||
| Manandriana (10) - 323 | ||
4 districts; 53 communes | ||
20°14′S 47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E / -20.233; 47.383
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