Faratsiho
Faratsiho
Faratsiho | |
|---|---|
 Faratsiho | |
  Faratsiho Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°24′00″S 46°57′00″E / 19.40000°S 46.95000°E / -19.40000; 46.95000 | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Faratsiho District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jean Claude Randriamanantena |
| Elevation | 1,720 m (5,640 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 46,569 |
| Census | |
| Postal code | 114 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Faratsiho is a town in Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar. It is the capitol of the Faratsiho District.[1] It has a population of 46,569 with 93% of farmers. Being located at an altitude of 1720m it is the highest city in Madagascar.[2]
It is located on the RN 43 from Ambohibary - Faratsiho - Soavinandriana.[3]
Faratsihite, a mineral had been named by the town.
Rivers
3 rivers cross the municipality of Faratsiho: Kitsamby, Sahomby and the Mahasetroka river.[4]
Nature
- Faratsiho Natural Park
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References
- ^ Region Vakinankaratra
- ^ rom2rio.com
- ^ actutana.com
- ^ CONSOMMATION ALIMENTAIRE DANS LES COMMUNES RURALES DE FARATSIHO ET DE VINANINONY SUD
Capital: Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy (14) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
7 districts; 89 communes | ||
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