Manantenina
Manantenina is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region.
Manantenina | |
|---|---|
 Manantenina | |
  Manantenina Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 24°17′S 47°19′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Anosy |
| District | Taolanaro |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
It is situated at the coast of the Indian Ocean at the unpaved Route nationale 12a.
The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 50% of the population works in fishing. 35% are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
| Amboasary Sud |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Betroka | ||
| Taolanaro | ||
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