Andranomavo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andranomavo | |
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  Andranomavo Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Soalala |
| Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 27,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andranomavo is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-03-03.
16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E
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