Faratsiho is a town in Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar. It is the capitol of the district of Faratsiho[3] The district covers an area of 2,015 km2, with a total population estimated at 222,922 in 2018. The seat of the district administration is the town of Faratsiho.
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 |
Communes
editThe district is further divided into nine communes:
Roads
editThe district and the town of Faratsiho is crossed by the National road 43 (Analavory-Antsirabe).
Rivers
edit3 rivers cross the municipality of Faratsiho: Kitsamby, Sahomby and the Mahasetroka river.[4] The Sahasarotra river crosses this district from East to West.[5]
