Fasintsara

Fasintsara is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of the region of Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,377 in 2018.

Fasintsara
Fasintsara
Fasintsara
Fasintsara is located in Madagascar
Fasintsara
Fasintsara
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°42′S 47°42′E
Country Madagascar
ProvinceFianarantsoa
RegionVatovavy
DistrictIfanadiana
Government
 • MayorNicolas Letody
Elevation
[1]
678 m (2,224 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total10,377
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Madagascar
312

The villages Ambalapaiso, Ambatomanjaka, Ambinanisery, Ambodihara Nord, Ambodihara Sud, Ambodivoangy, Ambodinihaonana, Ambohitsara, Ampasimbola, Ampasinambo, Andranomaitso, Antenombelona, Befotaka, Fasintsara, Fiadanana Nord, Manakana Sud, Marovoraka, Morarano, Sahakondro, Sakavanana, Tsarakianja, Tsararivotra, Tsaratanana and Volobe belong to this municipality.

The town has a primary and (junior level) secondary education system. Majority (99%) of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice; other notable products include beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

Rivers

Fasintsara is situated at the Sakaivo river.

References
  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-03.
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