Andrakata

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Andrakata
Andrakata (Madagascar)
Andrakata
Andrakata
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°43′E / -14.617, 49.717
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation [1] 434 m (1,424 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 15,401
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andrakata is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region in Antsiranana Province. According to 2001 census the population of Andrakata was 15,401.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 98.5 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is vanilla, while other important products are coffee, beans and rice. Services provide employment for 1.5 % 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 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°37′S 49°43′E / -14.617, 49.717