Manjakandriana is a town and commune in Manjakandriana District, Analamanga Region, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It is located 47 km east of Antananarivo on the Route Nationale RN2 and the railway line from Antananarivo - Toamasina.
Manjakandriana | |
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 Railway station of Manjakandriana | |
  Manjakandriana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°33′S 47°28′E / 18.550°S 47.467°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analamanga |
| District | Manjakandriana |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fitia Fenohery Rakotondrahiratra[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 120 km2 (50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,450 m (4,760 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 22,188 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| postal code | 116 |
Economy
editThe economy is based on agriculture. Rice, maize, peanuts, beans, manioc are the main crops.
Local Attractions
editThe Peyrieras Reptile Reserve (a butterfly farm and reptile center) is at Marozevo, 20 km (12 mi) east of Manjakandriana on the Route Nationale RN2.
References
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