Andranomiady

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Andranomiady
Andranomiady (Madagascar)
Andranomiady
Andranomiady
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 19°14′S 46°59′E / -19.233, 46.983
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Vakinankaratra
District Faratsiho
Elevation [1] 1,429 m (4,688 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranomiady is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Faratsiho, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 6,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 97% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop are potatos, while other important products are beans and maize. Services provide employment for 1% 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 2008-04-23.

Coordinates: 19°14′S 46°59′E / -19.233, 46.983