Andranovelona
| Andranovelona | |
|---|---|
  Andranovelona Location in Madagascar | |
| Coordinates: 19°39′S 47°38′E / 19.650°S 47.633°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | Vakinankaratra |
| District | Ambatolampy |
| Elevation[1] | 1,576 m (5,171 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Andranovelona is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Ambatolampy, which is a part of Vakinankaratra region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 15,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 94% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 1% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 4% and 1% of the population, respectively.[2]
References and notes
- ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
Coordinates: 19°39′S 47°38′E / 19.650°S 47.633°E
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