Andranofasika is a rural commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be 16,971 in 2018.

Andranofasika
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Andranofasika is located in Madagascar
Andranofasika
Andranofasika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°23′S 46°54′E / 16.383°S 46.900°E / -16.383; 46.900
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictAmbato-Boeni
Elevation97 m (318 ft)
Population
 (2018)[2]
 • Total16,971
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
403

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% of the population.[3]

National Parks

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The office of the Ankarafantsika National Park is situated at 4 km from Andranofasika in Ampijoroa, Marovoay.

Roads

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It is situated on the National road 4 to Mahajanga and is the endpoint of the National road 33b.

References

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  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ TROISIEME RECENSEMENT GENERAL DE LA POPULATION ET DE L’HABITATION
  3. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.

16°23′S 46°54′E / 16.383°S 46.900°E / -16.383; 46.900