Andalatanosy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Andalatanosy | |
|---|---|
 Andalatanosy
|
|
| Coordinates: 24°40′S 45°36′E / 24.667°S 45.6°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Androy |
| District | Ambovombe |
| Elevation[1] | 441 m (1,447 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 23,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
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 potatos and cowpeas. Services provide employment for 1% of the population.[2]
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. http://www.ilo.cornell.edu/ilo/data.html. Retrieved 2008-05-02.
|
||||||||||||||||
 |
This Androy location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
