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Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
Fiadanana
Fiadanana is located in MadagascarFiadananaFiadananaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°52′S 47°11′E / 20.867°S 47.183°E / -20.867; 47.183
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictAmbohimahasoa
Elevation1,414 m (4,639 ft)
Population
 • Total16,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Fiadanana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambohimahasoa, which is a part of the Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 16,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in the town. 99% of the population of the commune is made of farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatoes, while other important agricultural products are fruits and beans. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-05-01.
Madagascar Communes in the Haute Matsiatra Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Fianarantsoa
Ambalavao (17) - 303
Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305
Fianarantsoa (1) - 301
Ikalamavony (8) - 314
Isandra (13) - 314
Lalangina (13) - 303
Vohibato (15) - 305
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes

20°52′S 47°11′E / 20.867°S 47.183°E / -20.867; 47.183


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