Fanjakana, Beroroha

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
Fanjakana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°41′S 45°7′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBeroroha
Elevation159 m (522 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total4,000
  Ethnicities
Bara
Time zoneUTC3 (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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.


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