Andriandampy

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Andriandampy
Andriandampy (Madagascar)
Andriandampy
Andriandampy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°46′S 45°40′E / -22.767, 45.667
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toliara
Region Anosy
District Betroka
Elevation [1] 866 m (2,841 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 6,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

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

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. Farming and raising livestock provides employment for 46% and 49% of the working population. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 4% 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 2008-05-04.

Coordinates: 22°46′S 45°40′E / -22.767, 45.667