Androka

Androka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Androka
Androka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 25°7′S 44°27′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictAmpanihy
Elevation177 m (581 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total15,000
  Ethnicities
Mahafaly
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]

Notable people

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.


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