Andranovao
Andranovao is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in western Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maintirano, which is a part of Melaky Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Andranovao | |
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  Andranovao Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°37′S 44°4′E | |
| Country |  |
| Region | Melaky |
| District | Maintirano |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are bananas, wheat and coconuts. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 8% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
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| Ambatomainty |
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