Andalatanosy
Andalatanosy | |
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Andalatanosy Location in Madagascar | |
Coordinates: 24°40′S 45°36′E / 24.667°S 45.600°E | |
Country | Madagascar |
Region | Androy |
District | Ambovombe |
Elevation[1] | 441 m (1,447 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 23,000 |
Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Andalatanosy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambovombe, which is a part of Androy Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 23,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 50% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 49% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop are peanuts, while other important products are maize, cassava, sweet potatoes and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
Coordinates: 24°40′S 45°36′E / 24.667°S 45.600°E
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