Faratsiho District
Faratsiho (district) | |
|---|---|
Faratsiho (district) Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°24′00″S 46°57′00″E / 19.40000°S 46.95000°E | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Faratsiho District |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,015 km2 (778 sq mi) |
| Population (2018)[2] | |
• Total | 237,162 |
| Postal code | 114 |
| Climate | Cwb |
Faratsiho District is found in Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar. Its capital is the town of Faratsiho.[3] The district covers an area of 2,015 km2, with a total population estimated at 222,922 in 2018.
Communes
The district is further divided into nine communes:
- Ambohiborona
- Andranomiady
- Antsapanimahazo
- Faratsiho
- Miandrarivo
- Ramainandro
- Valabetokana
- Vinaninony-Atsimo
- Vinaninony Nord
Roads
The district and the town of Faratsiho is crossed by the National road 43 (Analavory-Antsirabe).
Rivers
3 rivers cross the municipality of Faratsiho: Kitsamby, Sahomby and the Mahasetroka river.[4] The Sahasarotra river crosses this district from east to west.[5]
Nature
- Faratsiho Natural Park
References