Fanjakana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Fanjakana | |
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  Fanjakana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°41′S 45°7′E / 21.683°S 45.117°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Beroroha |
| Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Bara |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 92% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 2% of the population.[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 2008-04-29.
21°41′S 45°7′E / 21.683°S 45.117°E
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