Ranomena
| Ranomena | |
|---|---|
  Ranomena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 23°25′S 47°16′E / 23.417°S 47.267°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Atsimo-Atsinanana |
| District | Vangaindrano |
| Elevation[1] | 125 m (410 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 19,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Ranomena is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vangaindrano, which is a part of Atsimo-Atsinanana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 19,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 96% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 2% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are cassava and rice; also coffee is an important agricultural product. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 1% 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 2008-05-05.
Coordinates: 23°25′S 47°16′E / 23.417°S 47.267°E