Sandrandahy

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Sandrandahy
Sandrandahy (Madagascar)
Sandrandahy
Sandrandahy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°21′S 47°18′E / -20.35, 47.3
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation [1] 1,322 m (4,337 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 28,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sandrandahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 28,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatos. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 5.5% of the population, respectively.[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 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°21′S 47°18′E / -20.35, 47.3