Andranomiady is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andranomiady
Andranomiady is located in Madagascar
Andranomiady
Andranomiady
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°14′S 46°59′E / 19.233°S 46.983°E / -19.233; 46.983
Country Madagascar
RegionVakinankaratra
DistrictFaratsiho
Elevation1,429 m (4,688 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total6,000
 • Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop are potatoes, while other important products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 1% 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.

19°14′S 46°59′E / 19.233°S 46.983°E / -19.233; 46.983