Andilamena
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Andilamena | |
Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: | |
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Country | ![]() |
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
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c ILO census data. Cornell University (2002). Retrieved on 2008-03-06.