Ranopiso

Ranopiso
Ranopiso
Location in Madagascar
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Country  Madagascar
Region Anosy
District Taolanaro
Elevation[1] 153 m (502 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 9,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Ranopiso is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Taolanaro, which is a part of Anosy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 9,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 70% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are beans, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 3% and 7% of the population, respectively.[2]

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