Andilamena
| Andilamena | |
|---|---|
  Andilamena Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 17°1′S 48°35′E / 17.017°S 48.583°E | |
| Country |
 Madagascar |
| Region | Alaotra-Mangoro |
| District | Andilamena |
| Elevation[1] | 932 m (3,058 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
| Climate | Cwa |
Andilamena is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Andilamena, which is a part of Alaotra-Mangoro Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 21,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
In addition to primary schooling the town offers secondary education at both junior and senior levels. The town provides access to hospital services to its citizens. The majority 65% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are peanuts, maize and cassava. Industry and services provide employment for 1% and 24% of the population, respectively.[2]
History
Andilamena, it is at this place, in October 2000, where an important ruby deposit was discovered. It caused a rush that definitely transformed this big rural village lost in the middle of nowhere. In 2002, a new sapphire deposit was discovered at a place called Andribabe. Some remarkable samples of royal blue color remind those of Burma. In November 2013 a new sapphire and ruby deposit was discovered at the place said Sahalava, 30 kilometers north of Andilamena.
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References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-06.
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Coordinates: 17°1′S 48°35′E / 17.017°S 48.583°E