Anosivelo

Anosivelo
Anosivelo

Location in Madagascar

Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E
Country  Madagascar
Region Atsimo-Atsinanana
District Farafangana
Elevation[1] 6 m (20 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
  Total 17,000
Time zone EAT (UTC3)

Anosivelo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Farafangana, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 17,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 95% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and coffee, while other important agricultural products are lychee and cassava. Services provide employment for 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 2008-05-05.

Coordinates: 22°44′S 47°46′E / 22.733°S 47.767°E