Mandronarivo

Mandronarivo is a town and commune in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Beroroha, which is a part of Atsimo-Andrefana Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 7,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]

Mandronarivo
Mandronarivo
Location in Madagascar
Coordinates: 21°7′S 45°38′E
Country Madagascar
RegionAtsimo-Andrefana
DistrictBeroroha
Elevation389 m (1,276 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total7,000
Time zoneUTC3 (EAT)

Primary and junior level secondary education are available in town. The majority 85% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 14% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crop is rice, while other important products are cassava and sweet potatoes. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]

References and notes

  1. Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
  2. "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-29.


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