Antanambao Andranolava

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Antanambao Andranolava
Antanambao Andranolava (Madagascar)
Antanambao Andranolava
Antanambao Andranolava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 15°58′S 46°41′E / -15.967, 46.683
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Mahajanga
Region Boeny
District Marovoay
Elevation [1] 45 m (148 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Antanambao Andranolava is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Marovoay, which is a part of Boeny Region in Mahajanga Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 8% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 2% 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 2008-03-02.

Coordinates: 15°58′S 46°41′E / -15.967, 46.683