Fandrandava
Fandrandava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Lalangina, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was 9742 in 2018.
Fandrandava | |
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  Fandrandava Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°31′S 47°15′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Lalangina |
| Elevation | 1,157 m (3,796 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 9,742 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 302 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 76.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 12% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava, sweet potatoes and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 10% and 1% of the population, respectively. Additionally fishing employs 0.5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
Capital: Fianarantsoa | ||
| Ambalavao (17) - 303 |  | |
| Ambohimahasoa (17) - 305 | ||
| Fianarantsoa (1) - 301 | ||
| Ikalamavony (8) - 314 | ||
| Isandra (13) - 314 | ||
| Lalangina (13) - 303 | ||
| Vohibato (15) - 305 | ||
Total: 7 districts; 84 communes | ||
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