Doany

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Doany
Doany (Madagascar)
Doany
Doany
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 14°22′S 49°31′E / -14.367, 49.517
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antsiranana
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation [1] 402 m (1,319 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 19,928
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Doany 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 Doany was 19,928.[2]

Doany is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99 % of the population are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are peanut and beans. 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 2008-02-15.

Coordinates: 14°22′S 49°31′E / -14.367, 49.517