Fotsialanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soanierana Ivongo, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Fotsialanana | |
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  Fotsialanana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°56′S 49°29′E / 16.933°S 49.483°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Soanierana Ivongo |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 11,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is cloves, while other important products are coffee, rice and vanilla. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[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 2008-03-08.
16°56′S 49°29′E / 16.933°S 49.483°E
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