Andranopasy
Andranopasy | |
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Andranopasy Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 21°17′S 43°44′E / 21.283°S 43.733°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Menabe |
District | Manja |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 10,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andranopasy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manja, which is a part of Menabe Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 75% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is lima beans, while other important products are peas, beans and maize. Additionally fishing employs 20% 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 2008-03-11.
Coordinates: 21°17′S 43°44′E / 21.283°S 43.733°E
Categories:
- Populated places in Menabe
- Menabe Region geography stubs