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Andranomavo

Coordinates: 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
RegionBoeny
DistrictSoalala
Elevation144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
 • Total27,000
Time zoneUTC3 (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

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  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