Fanandrana

Fanandrana is a rural commune in the district of Toamasina II (district), in the region of Atsinanana, on the east coast of Madagascar. It is situated at the National road RN 2 at 26 km from Toamasina. The Ivondro River flows through the center of Fanandrana, and the Fanandrana river in its south.

Fanandrana
Ivondro bridge at Fanandrana
Ivondro bridge at Fanandrana
Fanandrana is located in Madagascar
Fanandrana
Fanandrana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°11′40″S 49°22′45″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsinanana
DistrictToamasina II
Area
  Total292 km2 (113 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2019)Census
  Total17,644
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
501

Economy

The economy is based on agriculture. Rice is grown, other crops are oil palms, manioc, cloves, sugar cane and pepper.[2][3]

Education

Schooling rate is 77.12%.

References

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