Ranomafana is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 11,000 in 2001 commune census.[3]

Ranomafana
Ranomafana is located in Madagascar
Ranomafana
Ranomafana
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°34′S 46°58′E / 24.567°S 46.967°E / -24.567; 46.967
Country Madagascar
RegionAnosy
DistrictTaolanaro
Area
 • Total383 km2 (148 sq mi)
Elevation61 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2001)[3]
 • Total11,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code
614

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are coffee and rice, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 3% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% of the population.[3]

Roads

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This municipality is crossed by the Provincial road RIP118[4] from Soanierana to Bevoay.

References

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  1. ^ Projet RIP 118
  2. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  3. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. ^ PROJET DE REHABILITATION DE LA RIP 118

24°34′S 46°58′E / 24.567°S 46.967°E / -24.567; 46.967