Nasandratrony
Nasandratrony is a town and commune in Madagascar.
Nasandratrony | |
|---|---|
  Nasandratrony Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 21°43′S 46°56′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Haute Matsiatra |
| District | Fianarantsoa II |
| Elevation | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 8,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 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 2008-05-01.
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