Manampatrana

Manampatrana
Manampatrana
Manampatrana is located in Madagascar
Manampatrana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°39′S 47°35′E / 21.65°S 47.583°E / -21.65; 47.583
Country  Madagascar
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Ikongo
Elevation[1] 283 m (928 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 18,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manampatrana is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ikongo, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 18,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are bananas, cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]

References and notes

Manampatrana railroad station