Fihaonana, Tsiroanomandidy

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Fihaonana, Tsiroanomandidy is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Tsiroanomandidy, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001.[3] It is situated at 15km east of Tsiroanomandidy along the National road 1bis at 219 km from Antananarivo.

Fihaonana, Tsiroanomandidy
a family in Akanditapaka, a fokontany of this municipality
a family in Akanditapaka, a fokontany of this municipality
Fihaonana, Tsiroanomandidy is located in Madagascar
Fihaonana, Tsiroanomandidy
Fihaonana, Tsiroanomandidy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°42′S 45°55′E / 18.700°S 45.917°E / -18.700; 45.917
Country Madagascar
RegionBongolava
DistrictTsiroanomandidy
Area
 • Land1,777 km2 (686 sq mi)
Elevation779 m (2,556 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total27,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
119

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 59% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize; also cassava is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[3]

References and notes

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  1. ^ le Fokontany Ankaditapaka, Commune Tsiroanomandidy Fihaonana
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

18°42′S 45°55′E / 18.700°S 45.917°E / -18.700; 45.917