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 | |
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Androka Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 25°7′S 44°27′E | |
Country | |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Ampanihy |
Elevation | 177 m (581 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
• Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
Time zone | UTC3 (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
- Efiaimbalo, sculptor
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-11.
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