Andiolava

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Andiolava
Andiolava (Madagascar)
Andiolava
Andiolava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°31′S 45°36′E / -22.517, 45.6
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Ihorombe
District Ihosy
Elevation [1] 915 m (3,002 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andiolava is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ihosy, which is a part of Ihorombe Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andiolava is served by a local airport. Only primary schooling is available. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts and cassava.[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 2008-04-24.

Coordinates: 22°31′S 45°36′E / -22.517, 45.6