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.[3]
Fanjakana | |
|---|---|
  Fanjakana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Isandra |
| Area | |
• Total | 462.82 km2 (178.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,247 m (4,091 ft) |
| Population (2001)[3] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 314 |
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.[3]
References and notes
edit- ^ Intercommunalité Isandra
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
21°11′S 46°53′E / 21.183°S 46.883°E
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