Andranomanelatra

Andranomanelatra
Andranomanelatra

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 19°47′S 47°6′E / 19.783°S 47.100°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Vakinankaratra
District Antsirabe II
Elevation[1] 1,613 m (5,292 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 30,000
  Ethnicities Merina
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Andranomanelatra is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Antsirabe II, which is a part of Vakinankaratra Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 30,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 63.5% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 35% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and maize, while other important agricultural products are fruits, potatoes and tomato. Industry provides employment for 1.5% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.

Coordinates: 19°47′S 47°6′E / 19.783°S 47.100°E