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Andranomavo Latitude and Longitude:

16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E / -16.567; 45.583
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Andranomavo
Andranomavo is located in Madagascar
Andranomavo
Andranomavo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E / -16.567; 45.583
Country  Madagascar
Region Boeny
District Soalala
Elevation144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (2001) [2]
 • Total27,000
Time zone UTC3 ( EAT)

Andranomavo is a town and commune ( Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Soalala, which is a part of Boeny Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 27,000 in 2001 commune census. [2]

Andranomavo is served by a local airport. Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 90% of the population of the commune are farmers. The most important crops are rice and raffia palm, while other important agricultural products are sugarcane and cassava. Services provide employment for 10% of the population. [2]

References and notes

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-03.

16°34′S 45°35′E / 16.567°S 45.583°E / -16.567; 45.583