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Place in Atsimo-Andrefana, Madagascar
Andranolava
Andranolava is located in MadagascarAndranolavaAndranolavaLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°39′S 44°41′E / 22.650°S 44.683°E / -22.650; 44.683
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictSakaraha
Elevation558 m (1,831 ft)
Population
 • Total3,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)
Postal code620
situation map of Andranolava

Andranolava is a rural municipality in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Sakaraha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 45% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and onions. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 4% of the population.

References

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-25.
Madagascar Communes in the Atsimo-Andrefana Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Capital: Toliara
Ampanihy Ouest (19) - 605
Ankazoabo - 606 - (10)
Benenitra - 610 - (6)
Beroroha - 611 - (9)
Betioky-Atsimo -612 - (31)
Morombe (9) - 618
Sakaraha (12) - 620
Toliara I (1)
Toliara II (22) (602)
9 districts; 119 communes

22°39′S 44°41′E / 22.650°S 44.683°E / -22.650; 44.683


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