Ifanadiana Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. Web site: ILO census data . . 2002 . 2008-05-03.