Fandriana

Fandriana
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

20°14′S 47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E / -20.233; 47.383

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