Andranovao
Place in Melaky, Madagascar
17°37′S 44°4′E / 17.617°S 44.067°E / -17.617; 44.067
Madagascar (2001)[2]
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]
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
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
External links
- Satellite Images of Andranovao
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Capital: Maintirano
- Ambolodia Sud
- Ampako
- Ankasakasa Tsibiray
- Antsirasira
- Bekodoka
- Besalampy
- Mahabe
- Marovoay Sud
- Soanenga
5 districts; 40 communes
17°37′S 44°4′E / 17.617°S 44.067°E / -17.617; 44.067
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