Sihanamaro

Sihanamaro
Sihanamaro
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates:
Country  Madagascar
Region Androy
District Ambovombe
Elevation[1] 208 m (682 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 10,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Sihanamaro is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 10,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and cowpeas, while other important agricultural products are maize, sweet potatos and bambara groundnut. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

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