Sandravinany

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Sandravinany
Sandravinany (Madagascar)
Sandravinany
Sandravinany
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°2′S 47°26′E / -24.033, 47.433
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Vangaindrano
Elevation [1] 14 m (46 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sandravinany is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 90% of the population works in fishing. 9% are farmers. The most important crop is cassava, while other important products are sweet potatos and rice. 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 2008-05-05.

Coordinates: 24°2′S 47°26′E / -24.033, 47.433