Andranoboka

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Andranoboka
Andranoboka (Madagascar)
Andranoboka
Andranoboka
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°38′S 46°53′E / -15.633, 46.883
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Mahajanga II
Elevation [1] 13 m (43 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranoboka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mahajanga II, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in the 2001 commune census.[2]

Andranoboka is served by a local airport and by riverine harbour. Only primary schooling is available. A majority of 50% of the population work in fishing while 48.5% are farmers. The most important crops are rice and sugarcane, while other important agricultural products are bananas and cassava. 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 2008-03-03.

Coordinates: 15°38′S 46°53′E / -15.633, 46.883