Fidirana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Fidirana | |
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Coordinates: 19°30′S 46°34′E / 19.500°S 46.567°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vakinankaratra |
District | Mandoto |
Elevation | 1,115 m (3,658 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 25,000 |
• Ethnicities | Merina |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Postal code | 113 |
The Provincial road RIP 143 connects Fidirana with Ankazomiriotra.[3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 50% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and maize.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ Region Vakinankratra
19°30′S 46°34′E / 19.500°S 46.567°E