Nasandratrony | |
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Nasandratrony
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Country | Madagascar |
Region | Haute Matsiatra |
District | Fianarantsoa II |
Elevation[1] | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Nasandratrony is a town and commune in Madagascar.
It belongs to the district of Fianarantsoa II, which is a part of Haute Matsiatra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 5% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 4% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% of the population.[2]