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Farahalana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sambava, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[1]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96 % of the population the commune are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, cloves and rice. Services provide employment for 2 % of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2 % of the population.[1]
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Coordinates: 14°26′S 50°10′E / -14.433, 50.167