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Place in Boeny, Madagascar
Andranomavo
Andranomavo is located in MadagascarAndranomavoAndranomavoLocation in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E / -16.567; 45.583
Country Madagascar
RegionBoeny
DistrictSoalala
Elevation144 m (472 ft)
Population
 • Total27,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.
Madagascar Communes in the Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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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