Andiolava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andiolava | |
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Coordinates: 22°31′S 45°36′E / 22.517°S 45.600°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Ihorombe |
District | Ihosy |
Elevation | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 6,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andiolava is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-24.
22°31′S 45°36′E / 22.517°S 45.600°E