Andalatanosy

Coordinates: 24°40′S 45°36′E / 24.667°S 45.600°E / -24.667; 45.600
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Andalatanosy
Andalatanosy is located in Madagascar
Andalatanosy
Andalatanosy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 24°40′S 45°36′E / 24.667°S 45.600°E / -24.667; 45.600
Country Madagascar
RegionAndroy
DistrictAmbovombe
Elevation441 m (1,447 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total23,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

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[edit]

  1. ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-02.

24°40′S 45°36′E / 24.667°S 45.600°E / -24.667; 45.600