Fanandrana

Place in Atsinanana, Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fanandrana is a rural commune in the district of Toamasina II (district), in the region of Atsinanana, on the east coast of Madagascar. It is situated at the National road RN 2 at 26 km from Toamasina. The Ivondro River flows through the center of Fanandrana, and the Fanandrana river in its south.

Country Madagascar
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Postal code
501
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Fanandrana
Ivondro bridge at Fanandrana
Ivondro bridge at Fanandrana
Fanandrana is located in Madagascar
Fanandrana
Fanandrana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°11′40″S 49°22′45″E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsinanana
DistrictToamasina II
Area
  Total
292 km2 (113 sq mi)
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Population
 (2019)Census
  Total
17,644
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
501
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Economy

The economy is based on agriculture. Rice is grown, other crops are oil palms, manioc, cloves, sugar cane and pepper.[2][3]

In 2024 a prison of high security was inaugurated in Fanandrana, fokontany Antananambo.[4]

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