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Fanjakana, Beroroha

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Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Fanjakana
Fanjakana is located in MadagascarFanjakanaFanjakanaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°41′S 45°7′E / 21.683°S 45.117°E / -21.683; 45.117
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBeroroha
Elevation159 m (522 ft)
Population
 • Total4,000
 • EthnicitiesBara
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Fanjakana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
Madagascar Communes in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)
Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)
Morombe (9) - 618
Sakaraha (12) - 620
Toliara I (1)
Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

21°41′S 45°7′E / 21.683°S 45.117°E / -21.683; 45.117


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