Sandrandahy

Sandrandahy
Sandradahy
Sandrandahy
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 20°21′S 47°18′E / 20.350°S 47.300°E / -20.350; 47.300
Country  Madagascar
Region Amoron'i Mania
District Fandriana
Elevation[1] 1,322 m (4,337 ft)
Population (2001)[2]
 • Total 28,000
Time zone UTC3 (EAT)

Sandrandahy is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Fandriana, which is a part of Amoron'i Mania Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 28,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 64% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 30% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are maize, cassava and sweet potatoes. Industry and services provide employment for 0.5% and 5.5% of the population, respectively.[2]

References and notes

  1. ↑ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. 1 2 3 "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-05-13.

Coordinates: 20°21′S 47°18′E / 20.350°S 47.300°E / -20.350; 47.300


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