Fandriana

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Fandriana
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Fandriana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°14′S47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E / -20.233; 47.383
CountryFlag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation
[1]
1,391 m (4,564 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
  Total29,000
  Ethnicities
Betsileo
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Fandriana is a town and commune in Central Highlands of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 29,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. A regional centre for distance education (CRTE) of the Centre National de Télé-Enseignement de Madagascar (CNETMAD) is also located in Fandriana.

The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. [2]

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. [2]

The town is located at 41 km National Road 41 from Ambositra.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 4 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)

Coordinates: 20°14′S47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E / -20.233; 47.383


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