The province along with the 5 other was abolished in 2007 in favour of creation of smaller regions to facilitate administration.

Apart from the capital the major towns were Andohapatsakana, Alakamisy, Fianarantsoa and Fanjakana.

[2] In spite of presence of rice producing areas a very high majority of the population lived in poverty.

The province's economy suffered greatly due to environmental issues and poor agricultural practices.

[5] The major ethnic groups were Betsimisaraka, Betsileo, Antaisaka[6] and Bara.

[14] Fianarantsoa Province was divided into five regions of Madagascar - Atsimo-Atsinanana, Amoron'i Mania, Haute Matsiatra, Ihorombe and Vatovavy-Fitovinany.