Andranomavo | |
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AndranomavoLocation in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E / -16.567; 45.583 | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Boeny |
District | Soalala |
Elevation | 144 m (472 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 27,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andranomavo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census.
Andranomavo is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population.
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar | ||
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Capital: Mahajanga | ||
Ambato-Boeni (11) (403) | ||
Mahajanga (1) | ||
Mahajanga II (9) (402) | ||
Marovoay (12) (416) | ||
Mitsinjo (7) (417) | ||
Soalala (3) (420) | ||
6 districts; 43 communes |
16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E / -16.567; 45.583
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