Analavory, Miarinarivo

Analavory is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Miarinarivo, which is a part of Itasy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 45,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Analavory
Analavory
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°58′S 46°43′E
Country Madagascar
RegionItasy
DistrictMiarinarivo
Elevation1,199 m (3,934 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total45,000
  Ethnicities
Merina
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and tomato. Services provide employment for 15% of the population.[2]

Some 12 km north-east from the town are located Analavory Geysers - four cold water geysers.

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-23.


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