Andranomavo

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Andranomavo
Andranomavo (Madagascar)
Andranomavo
Andranomavo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°34′S 45°35′E / -16.567, 45.583
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Soalala
Elevation [1] 144 m (472 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 27,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranomavo is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Andranomavo is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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.
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 Communes in Boeny Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Ambato-Boeni
Mahajanga
Mahajanga II
Marovoay
Mitsinjo
Soalala
Ambohipaky · Andranomavo · Soalala

Coordinates: 16°34′S 45°35′E / -16.567, 45.583

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