Manambidala

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Manambidala
Manambidala (Madagascar)
Manambidala
Manambidala
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 22°45′S 47°16′E / -22.75, 47.267
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vondrozo
Elevation [1] 264 m (866 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 13,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Manambidala is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vondrozo, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 98% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are coffee and beans, while other important agricultural products are peanuts, cassava and rice. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-10.

Coordinates: 22°45′S 47°16′E / -22.75, 47.267