Androka | |
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Androka
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
District | Ampanihy |
Elevation[1] | 177 m (581 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 15,000 |
• Ethnicities | Mahafaly |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Androka is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwestern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ampanihy, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatos. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 10% of the population.[2]
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