Ranovao

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Ranovao
Ranovao (Madagascar)
Ranovao
Ranovao
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 18°49′S 47°51′E / -18.817, 47.85
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Antananarivo
Region Analamanga
District Manjakandriana
Elevation [1] 1,473 m (4,833 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 4,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ranovao is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Manjakandriana, which is a part of Analamanga Region in Antananarivo Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 99% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and potatos, while other important agricultural products are beans, cassava 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 2008-06-03.
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Coordinates: 18°49′S 47°51′E / -18.817, 47.85