Andolofotsy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andolofotsy
Andolofotsy is located in Madagascar
Andolofotsy
Andolofotsy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°45′S 46°38′E / 18.750°S 46.633°E / -18.750; 46.633
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictMiarinarivo
Elevation1,019 m (3,343 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total21,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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 peanuts and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.[2]

References and notes

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.

18°45′S 46°38′E / 18.750°S 46.633°E / -18.750; 46.633