Andasibe, Moramanga
| Andasibe | |
|---|---|
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Andasibe station | |
  Andasibe Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 18°56′S 48°25′E / 18.933°S 48.417°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Moramanga |
| Elevation[1] | 964 m (3,163 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andasibe is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Moramanga, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. It is also a site of industrial-scale mining. The majority 60% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide both employment for 20% of the population.[2]
See also
- Analamazoatra Reserve
- Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
- Railway stations in Madagascar
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 2008-03-24.
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Coordinates: 18°56′S 48°25′E / 18.933°S 48.417°E