Sandrohy

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Sandrohy
Sandrohy (Madagascar)
Sandrohy
Sandrohy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°36′S 47°54′E / -21.6, 47.9
Country Flag of Madagascar Madagascar
Province Fianarantsoa
Region Vatovavy-Fitovinany
District Mananjary
Elevation [1] 109 m (358 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 - Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sandrohy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Mananjary, which is a part of Vatovavy-Fitovinany Region in Fianarantsoa Province. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 5,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 99.4% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are bananas, coffee and cassava. Services provide employment for 0.6% 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 2008-05-03.

Coordinates: 21°36′S 47°54′E / -21.6, 47.9