Andranoboka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Andranoboka
Andranoboka is located in Madagascar
Andranoboka
Andranoboka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°38′S 46°53′E / 15.633°S 46.883°E / -15.633; 46.883
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictMahajanga II
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total4,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Andranoboka is served by a local airport and by riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. A majority of 50% of the population work in fishing while 48.5% are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. Services provide employment for 1.5% 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 2008-03-03.

15°38′S 46°53′E / 15.633°S 46.883°E / -15.633; 46.883