Andrembesoa
Andrembesoa is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betafo, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andrembesoa | |
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  Andrembesoa Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 20°9′S 46°39′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Betafo |
| Elevation | 1,216 m (3,990 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| • Ethnicities | Merina |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 0.5% receive their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are peanuts and cassava. Industry provides employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
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