Ranomainty

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Ranomainty
Ranomainty (Madagascar)
Ranomainty
Ranomainty
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 17°52′S 48°7′E / -17.867, 48.117
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Toamasina
Region Alaotra-Mangoro
District Amparafaravola
Elevation [1] 824 m (2,703 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 8,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ranomainty is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Amparafaravola, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region in Toamasina Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans and sweet potatos. 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 2008-03-24.
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 Communes in Alaotra-Mangoro Region of the Republic of Madagascar
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Coordinates: 17°52′S 48°7′E / -17.867, 48.117

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