Firavahana
Firavahana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenoarivobe, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Firavahana | |
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  Firavahana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°38′S 46°52′E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Fenoarivobe |
| Elevation | 1,335 m (4,380 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 35,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
Mining
Discoverys of gold deposits in 2013 have attracted 4,000-10,000 miners to the region of Firavahana.[3]
References and notes
- mg.geoview.info
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
- Filiere or
- FC ROI Firavahana
Capital: Tsiroanomandidy | ||
| Fenoarivobe (8) - 115 |  | |
| Tsiroanomandidy (16) - 119 | ||
2 districts; 24 communes | ||
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