Fanambana
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| Fanambana | |
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 Fanambana
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| Coordinates: 13°33′S 49°59′E / 13.55°S 49.983°E | |
| Country |  Madagascar |
| Region | Sava |
| District | Vohemar |
| Elevation[1] | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population (2001)[2] | |
| • Total | 12,000 |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC3) |
Fanambana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in northern Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Vohemar, which is a part of Sava Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 12,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Primary and junior level secondary education are available. The majority 84% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 10% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and vanilla, while other important agricultural products are coffee and beans. Services provide employment for 1% of the population. Additionally fishing employs 5% 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 2008-02-25.
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Coordinates: 13°33′S 49°59′E / 13.55°S 49.983°E
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