Firavahana
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Firavahana | |
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  Firavahana Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°38′S 46°52′E / 18.633°S 46.867°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Bongolava |
| District | Fenoarivobe |
| Elevation | 1,335 m (4,380 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 35,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Firavahana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fenoarivobe, which is a part of Bongolava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 35,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and tomato. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]
