Manjakandriana
Manjakandriana | |
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Coordinates: 18°33′S 47°28′E / 18.550°S 47.467°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Analamanga |
District | Manjakandriana |
Government | |
• Mayor | Fitia Fenohery Rakotondrahiratra[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 120 km2 (50 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1,450 m (4,760 ft) |
Population (2018) | |
• Total | 22,188 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
postal code | 116 |
Manjakandriana is a town and commune in Manjakandriana District, Analamanga Region, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. It is located 47 km east of Antananarivo on the Route Nationale RN2 and the railway line from Antananarivo - Toamasina.
Economy
The economy is based on agriculture. Rice, maize, peanuts, beans, manioc are the main crops.
Local Attractions
The Peyrieras Reptile Reserve (a butterfly farm and reptile center) is at Marozevo, 20 km (12 mi) east of Manjakandriana on the Route Nationale RN2.