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).
The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining.
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.
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)
Museums
The Rafiliposaona Museum.
References
- ^ Flyer of the Commune Fandriana
- ^ Mairie Fandriana
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.
- ^ Flyer of the Commune Fandriana
20°14′S 47°23′E / 20.233°S 47.383°E