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Fiadanana, Ambohimahasoa

Coordinates: 20°52′S 47°11′E / 20.867°S 47.183°E / -20.867; 47.183
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For other municipalities with the same name, see: Fiadanana (disambiguation)

Fiadanana
Fiadanana is located in Madagascar
Fiadanana
Fiadanana
Location 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
 (2001)[2]
 • 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.[2]

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.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.

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