| Andromba | |
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Andromba
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| Country | Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Ambatondrazaka |
| Elevation[1] | 782 m (2,566 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andromba is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatondrazaka, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 3,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 52% of the population works in fishing. 42% are farmers, while an additional 6% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts; also cassava is an important agricultural product.[2]