Andalatanosy

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Andalatanosy
Andalatanosy (Madagascar)
Andalatanosy
Andalatanosy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°40′S 45°36′E / -24.667, 45.6
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation [1] 441 m (1,447 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 23,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andalatanosy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region in Toliara Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop are peanuts, while other important products are maize, cassava, sweet potatos and cowpeas. 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 2008-05-02.

Coordinates: 24°40′S 45°36′E / -24.667, 45.6