Manampatrana

Manampatrana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Fitovinany. The population of this municipality was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Manampatrana
Manampatrana is located in Madagascar
Manampatrana
Manampatrana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°39′S 47°35′E
Country Madagascar
RegionFitovinany
DistrictIkongo
Elevation
[1]
283 m (928 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total18,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
310

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]

It lies at the Faraony River and the Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway that links the town with Fianarantsoa and Manakara.

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

21°39′S 47°35′E


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