Fenoandala
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| Fenoandala | |
|---|---|
  Fenoandala | |
| Coordinates: 23°32′S 44°41′E / 23.533°S 44.683°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Andrefana |
| District | Betioky Sud |
| Elevation[1] | 172 m (564 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Fenoandala is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in southwest Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Betioky Sud, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 4,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 40% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% 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 2008-03-12.
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Coordinates: 23°32′S 44°41′E / 23.533°S 44.683°E
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