Andranopasy is a municipality on the west coast of Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andranopasy | |
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  Andranopasy Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°17′S 43°44′E / 21.283°S 43.733°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Menabe |
| District | Manja |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 616 |
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products are peas, beans and maize. Additionally fishing employs 20% of the population.[2]
Nature
editThe Kirindy Mitea National Park is situated in this municipality together with its neighboring towns of Beharona and Ankiliabo.[3]
Rivers
editThe delta of the Mangoky River is situated south of this municipality.
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
- ^ TRANS-MAD Developement Parc National de Kirindy-Mite
21°17′S 43°44′E / 21.283°S 43.733°E
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