Andranomanelatra

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Andranomanelatra
Andranomanelatra (Madagascar)
Andranomanelatra
Andranomanelatra
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°47′S 47°6′E / -19.783, 47.1
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Antsirabe II
Elevation [1] 1,613 m (5,292 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 30,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranomanelatra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 63.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are fruits, potatos and tomato. Industry provides 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 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°47′S 47°6′E / -19.783, 47.1