Andranomena

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Andranomena
Andranomena (Madagascar)
Andranomena
Andranomena
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°36′S 49°33′E / -14.6, 49.55
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation [1] 483 m (1,585 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,038
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranomena 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 Andranomena was 4,038.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 94 % of the population are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and vanilla. Industry and services provide employment for 5 % and 1 % of the population, respectively.[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°36′S 49°33′E / -14.6, 49.55