Andranofasika

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Andranofasika
Andranofasika (Madagascar)
Andranofasika
Andranofasika
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°23′S 46°54′E / -16.383, 46.9
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Ambato-Boeni
Elevation [1] 97 m (318 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranofasika is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are maize and rice. Services provide employment for 2% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 3% 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 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 16°23′S 46°54′E / -16.383, 46.9