Tanandava Station (Nosy Ambositra, also known as: Ankatsakatsa Sud) is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Morombe, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. It has a population of 18,235.
Tanandava Station
Ankatsakatsa Sud | |
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| Nickname: Nosy Ambositra | |
  Tanandava Station Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°55′S 43°58′E / 21.917°S 43.967°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Morombe |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Population (2018)Census | |
• Total | 18,235 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| Postal code | 618 |
The municipality was renamed in 2015. The former name was Nosy Ambositra and the main town is Ankatsakatsa Sud. It is situated at the Mangoky River.[2]
Tanandava Station is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available. The majority (90%) of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products include cassava, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 4% of the population.[3]
References
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ openedition.org
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
21°55′S 43°58′E / 21.917°S 43.967°E
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