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Fanjakana, Fianarantsoa II

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Place in Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
Fanjakana
Fanjakana is located in MadagascarFanjakanaFanjakanaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E / -21.183; 46.883
Country Madagascar
RegionHaute Matsiatra
DistrictIsandra
Area
 • Total462.82 km (178.70 sq mi)
Elevation1,247 m (4,091 ft)
Population
 • Total10,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code314

Fanjakana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Isandra, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.

References and notes

  1. Intercommunalité Isandra
  2. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ "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

21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E / -21.183; 46.883


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