Andranofotsy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maroantsetra, which is a part of Analanjirofo Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andranofotsy | |
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  Andranofotsy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 15°26′S 49°48′E / 15.433°S 49.800°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Analanjirofo |
| District | Maroantsetra |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla; also cloves are an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[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 2008-03-08.
15°26′S 49°48′E / 15.433°S 49.800°E
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