Fenoambany

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Fenoambany
Fenoambany (Madagascar)
Fenoambany
Fenoambany
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 23°49′S 47°33′E / -23.817, 47.55
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Elevation [1] m (26 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 7,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Fenoambany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are cloves and pepper. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-05-05.

Coordinates: 23°49′S 47°33′E / -23.817, 47.55