Andranambolava

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Andranambolava
Andranambolava (Madagascar)
Andranambolava
Andranambolava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°54′S 48°16′E / -20.9, 48.267
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Mananjary
Elevation [1] 44 m (144 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranambolava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are coffee, cassava and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

[edit] References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-05-03.
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Coordinates: 20°54′S 48°16′E / -20.9, 48.267