Firavahana
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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]
Mining
Discoverys of gold deposits in 2013 have attracted 4,000-10,000 miners to the region of Firavahana.[3]
Sports
Football:
- FC ROI Firavahana Bongolava[4]
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18°38′S 46°52′E / 18.633°S 46.867°E / -18.633; 46.867
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