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Farafangana
City in Atsimo-Atsinanana, Madagascar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Farafangana is a city (commune urbaine) on the south-east coast of Madagascar and capital of the Atsimo-Atsinanana region.
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Location
Farafangana is the capital of the region Atsimo-Atsinanana located approximately 400 kilometres south of the capital Antananarivo. It is at the southern end of the Canal des Pangalanes,[1] with the mouth of the Manampatrana River located on the north side of the town. It is 106km south of Manakara, about 2.5 hours travel time away.[2]
Settlements located to the north include Lokandambo, Manambotra, Ambahikarabo and Amboahangimamy, with Ambalolo to the west. To the south are Antananabo, Manambotra Atsimo and Marosondry.[3]
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Economy
There is an airport in Farafangana (Farafangana Airport). One of the main crops in the region is pepper.[4]
Population
Natives are mainly from ethnic groups Antefasy, Rabakara, Antesaka and Zafisoro.
Education
Farafangana has a university.[5]
Tourism
The Manombo Reserve is located at 25 km to Farafangana.[6]
Roads
- National Road RN 12 from Irondro/Mananjary to Vangaindrano in the South.
- National Road RN 27 to Ihosy.
Rivers
The Manambato and the Manampatrana River that has its mouth into the Indian Ocean at Farafangana.
Sports
- Dato Farafangana FC is the local football club.
Climate
See also
References
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