Tanandava, Andapa

For other places with the same name, see Tanandava (disambiguation).
Tanandava
Tanandava
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates:
Country  Madagascar
Region Sava
District Andapa
Elevation[1] 496 m (1,627 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 6,152
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Tanandava is a commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andapa, which is a part of Sava Region. According to 2001 census the population of Tanandava was 6,152.[2]

Only primary schooling is available in town. The majority 98 % of the population are farmers. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 2 % of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-02-15. 
Communes in the Sava Region of the Republic of Madagascar
Andapa
Antalaha
Sambava
Vohemar