Official Name: | Ifanadiana |
Pushpin Map: | Madagascar |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Madagascar |
Pushpin Mapsize: | 180 |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | Vatovavy |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Ifanadiana |
Population As Of: | 2018 |
Population Total: | 15,681 |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Timezone: | EAT |
Utc Offset: | 3 |
Coordinates: | -21.3°N 85°W |
Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
Elevation M: | 466 |
Postal Code Type: | postal code |
Postal Code: | 312 |
Ifanadiana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ifanadiana, which is a part of the region Vatovavy. The population of the commune was estimated 15,681 in 2018.
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, beans and cassava. Services provide employment for 30% of the population.[2]
The town of Ifanandiana is situated alongside the National Road 25 that leads from Fianarantsoa to Mananjary.