Andranovorivato

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Andranovorivato
Andranovorivato (Madagascar)
Andranovorivato
Andranovorivato
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°38′S 46°59′E / -21.633, 46.983
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Haute Matsiatra
District Fianarantsoa II
Elevation [1] 1,236 m (4,055 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 22,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranovorivato is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 22,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 93% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and beans, while other important agricultural products are cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 7% 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 2008-05-01.

Coordinates: 21°38′S 46°59′E / -21.633, 46.983