Andilamena

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Andilamena
Andilamena (Madagascar)
Andilamena
Andilamena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°1′S 48°35′E / -17.017, 48.583
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
District Andilamena
Elevation [1] 932 m (3,058 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 21,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andilamena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 24% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-03-06.

Coordinates: 17°1′S 48°35′E / -17.017, 48.583