Faratsiho District

Faratsiho is a town in Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar. It is the capitol of the district of Faratsiho[3] The district covers an area of 2,015 km2, with a total population estimated at 222,922 in 2018. The seat of the district administration is the town of Faratsiho.

For the urban commune, see Faratsiho.
Faratsiho (district)
Faratsiho (district) is located in Madagascar
Faratsiho (district)
Faratsiho (district)
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°24′00″S 46°57′00″E
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictFaratsiho District
Area
[1]
 • Total2,015 km2 (778 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total237,162
Postal code
114
ClimateCwb

Communes

The district is further divided into nine communes:

Roads

The district and the town of Faratsiho is crossed by the National road 43 (Analavory-Antsirabe).

Rivers

3 rivers cross the municipality of Faratsiho: Kitsamby, Sahomby and the Mahasetroka river.[4] The Sahasarotra river crosses this district from East to West.[5]

Nature
  • Faratsiho Natural Park

References
  1. Monographie
  2. Region Vakinakaratra
  3. Region Vakinankaratra
  4. CONSOMMATION ALIMENTAIRE DANS LES COMMUNES RURALES DE FARATSIHO ET DE VINANINONY SUD
  5. Rahobisoa
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