Fidirana
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Fidirana | |
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  Fidirana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°30′S 46°34′E / 19.500°S 46.567°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Mandoto |
| Elevation | 1,115 m (3,658 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 113 |
Fidirana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mandoto, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 25,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
The Provincial road RIP 143 connects Fidirana with Ankazomiriotra.[3]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 50% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and maize.[2]
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ Region Vakinankratra
Capital: Antsirabe | ||
| Ambatolampy (19) |  | |
| Antanifotsy (14) | ||
| Antsirabe I (1) | ||
| Antsirabe II (20) | ||
| Betafo (18) | ||
| Faratsiho (9) | ||
| Mandoto (9) | ||
7 districts; 89 communes | ||
19°30′S 46°34′E / 19.500°S 46.567°E
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