Andranomamy
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| Andranomamy | |
|---|---|
  Andranomamy | |
| Coordinates: 16°36′S 47°8′E / 16.600°S 47.133°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Boeny |
| District | Ambato-Boeni |
| Elevation[1] | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 13,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andranomamy is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambato-Boeni, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 13,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is maize, while other important products are peanuts, bananas, sweet potatoes and rice. Services provide employment for 5% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-02.
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Coordinates: 16°36′S 47°8′E / 16.600°S 47.133°E
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